Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
SynthesiavsRunway
Runway starts at $12/mo, 59% cheaper than Synthesia's $29/mo. Synthesia is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Runway's 4.3/5.
Synthesiavs Runway
★ 4.7/5+0.4 vs Runway
Only in Synthesia
- ✦ 160+ AI avatars
- ✦ 120+ languages
- ✦ Text-to-video
✓ Free planFrom $29/mo(pricier)50K+ users · est. 2017
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Runwayvs Synthesia
★ 4.3/5-0.4 vs Synthesia
Only in Runway
- ✦ Gen-3 Alpha video generation
- ✦ Text to video
- ✦ Image to video
✓ Free planFrom $12/mo(cheaper)3M+ users · est. 2018
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Synthesia
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Runway
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.2/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Synthesia uniquely offers 160+ AI avatars, 120+ languages, Text-to-video. Runway uniquely offers Gen-3 Alpha video generation, Text to video, Image to video. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Synthesia
Runway
160+ AI avatars
✓
✗
120+ languages
✓
✗
Text-to-video
✓
✗
Custom avatar creation
✓
✗
PowerPoint import
✓
✗
Screen recording
✓
✗
Lip sync
✓
✗
Background music
✓
✗
Templates library
✓
✗
Brand kit
✓
✗
Video analytics
✓
✗
Multi-scene editor
✓
✗
Closed captions
✓
✗
API access
✓
✗
SCORM export
✓
✗
LMS integration
✓
✗
Team collaboration
✓
✗
Branded player
✓
✗
Priority rendering
✓
✗
Enterprise SSO
✓
✗
Gen-3 Alpha video generation
✗
✓
Text to video
✗
✓
Image to video
✗
✓
Video to video
✗
✓
Motion brush
✗
✓
Camera controls
✗
✓
Act-One (facial motion)
✗
✓
Green screen removal
✗
✓
Background replacement
✗
✓
Frame interpolation
✗
✓
Slow motion
✗
✓
Inpainting
✗
✓
Multi-motion brush
✗
✓
Extend video
✗
✓
Color grading
✗
✓
Audio reactive
✗
✓
Upscaling
✗
✓
Custom models
✗
✓
Commercial license
✗
✓
Team workspace
✗
✓
Total Features
20
20
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Synthesia if you need:
- ✓ 160+ AI avatars
- ✓ 120+ languages
- ✓ Text-to-video
- ✓ Custom avatar creation
- ✓ PowerPoint import
Choose Runway if you need:
- ✓ Gen-3 Alpha video generation
- ✓ Text to video
- ✓ Image to video
- ✓ Video to video
- ✓ Motion brush
Pricing Comparison
Runway starts at $12/mo, 59% cheaper than Synthesia's $29/mo.
Synthesia Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 3 video minutes
- • 1 avatar
- • Basic templates
StarterBest Value
$29/month- • 10 min/mo
- • 70+ avatars
Creator
$89/month- • 30 min/mo
- • Custom avatar
Runway Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 125 credits
- • Basic features
StandardBest Value
$12/month- • 625 credits/mo
- • Gen-3 access
Pro
$28/month- • 2250 credits/mo
- • Priority
Unlimited
$76/month- • Unlimited Gen-3
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