Content creation used to be handled by well-trained professionals using expensive equipment. But AI has made it possible for just about anyone to create realistic, avatar-presented videos, with very little effort. AKOOL and Synthesia are leading choices for AI-generated “talking photo” videos. But which one is right for your team?
Getting Started, Synthesia
Free trial (with 50 credits)
Free AI Video Generator (no way to download)
Accents, Synthesia
46+
300+
API, Sythesia
AKOOL has API integration available for all users
Synthesia APIs are available to Creator plans or above
Avatar Customization, Synthesia
Make a custom avatar with any plan
Only studio avatars available without upgrade.
Ease of Use, Synthesia
Simpler, more intuitive UI with lower learning curve
Harder for beginners to use
Quality of Results, Synthesia
Lip-syncing and facial movements are natural and ideal for marketing use.
Lip-syncing and facial movements are natural and ideal for marketing use.
Languages, Synthesia
40+
70+
Voice Emotions - No - No
Stock Avatars, Synthesia
76
100+
Streaming / Live Avatar - Yes - No
Avatar style - No - Yes
Custom studio avatars - No - Yes
Voice upload - Yes - Yes
Streaming / Live Avatar - Yes - No
Auto-Captions - Yes - Yes
Singing Avatar - Yes - No
Lip Sync - Yes - Yes
Personalized Video - Yes - No
Video Translation - Yes - Yes
Custom web avatars - No - Yes
Custom photo avatars - Yes - No
Voice cloning - No - Yes
Multiple avatar on screen - Yes - No
Face Swap - Yes - No
Voice record - Yes - No
Adjust speed/pitch - Yes - No
Auto-translation - Yes - No
Live Face Swap - Yes - No
AI Avatar - Yes - Yes
Music - Yes - Yes
Synthesia and AKOOL give you AI avatars for marketing, training, presentations, and more. But at the end of the day, we think you’ll agree that AKOOL stands out:
When you’re ready to elevate your marketing game with AKOOL’s full suite of marketing AI tools, sign up and join the legions of content creators, business marketers, educators and influencers who love AKOOL!