Relo and Synthesia side by side
| Relo | Synthesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Product marketing videos: launches, ads, walkthroughs, explainers | Avatar-led training, onboarding and internal videos |
| How you pay | Credit packs, no subscription: 200 for $20, 500 for $40 | Monthly or annual subscription |
| Free option | 100 free credits on signup, no card | Basic plan: 10 minutes of video, with a Synthesia watermark |
| Paid entry | From $20, one-off | Starter $19/month, or $14/month billed yearly |
| AI avatars | 10 presenters, +35 credits per video (beta) | 125+ stock avatars on Starter, 180+ on Pro |
| Without an avatar | Motion graphics, 3D, screen recording, illustrated and stickman stories | Avatar-first; templates and screen recorder |
| How you edit | Ask for changes in chat (5 credits each) | Script-based studio editor |
| Languages | English-first | 140+ languages and voices |
| Use from an AI assistant | Yes, via the Relo MCP server | Not listed on the pricing page |
Synthesia figures are from its pricing pageand may have changed since. Relo's costs are on pricing.
When to choose Relo
- You need a product launch video, an ad or a walkthrough rather than a talking head.
- You want motion graphics, captions and music designed for you, with or without a presenter.
- You make videos occasionally and prefer one-off credit packs to a subscription.
When to choose Synthesia
- You produce many training or onboarding videos with a presenter.
- You need the same video in dozens of languages.
- You need enterprise features such as team workspaces and SSO.
See what Relo makes: launch videos, ads, walkthroughs and avatar explainers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Relo a Synthesia alternative?
For product and marketing videos, yes. Relo has an AI avatar mode with 10 presenters, but it is built around designed product videos: motion graphics, screen recordings and stories. Synthesia is built around avatars and scales better for multilingual training.
Which is cheaper?
For a few videos, Relo: 100 free credits make about two finished videos, and packs start at $20 with no subscription. An avatar video in Relo costs about 80 credits. Synthesia starts at $19 a month, or $14 a month billed yearly.
Does Synthesia have a free plan?
Yes. Its Basic plan includes 10 minutes of video per month, and videos carry a Synthesia watermark.