Enterprise AI Video: Synthesia vs Colossyan
For enterprise L&D teams, Synthesia and Colossyan are the two most frequently compared platforms. Both specialize in creating training videos with AI avatars, but they take different approaches to features, pricing, and enterprise support.
Avatar Quality and Selection
Synthesia offers 230+ AI avatars with industry-leading realism. The lip-syncing and gesture quality are consistently the best in the market. Colossyan offers 170+ avatars on its Business plan. While slightly behind Synthesia in pure realism, Colossyan's avatars are well-suited for professional training content.
Both platforms support custom avatar creation from employee footage. Synthesia's custom avatars tend to be more lifelike, but Colossyan's creation process is faster and more accessible.
Language and Translation
Synthesia supports 140+ languages with natural-sounding voices. Colossyan offers 600+ voices in 80+ languages. Both include auto-translation features for creating multilingual content from a single script.
For global enterprises that need to produce training content in dozens of languages, both platforms deliver. Colossyan's larger voice library gives it a slight edge in voice variety.
LMS Integration
Both platforms support SCORM export for Learning Management System integration. Colossyan goes further with xAPI support, interactive video quizzes, and branching scenarios built into the platform. If your L&D team relies heavily on interactive training, Colossyan has a clear advantage.
Synthesia's approach is more video-focused, producing polished output that can be uploaded to any LMS. For straightforward video-based training, Synthesia's quality-first approach may be preferable.
Pricing for Enterprise
Synthesia's Starter plan begins at $22/month with 10 minutes of video. The Creator plan at $67/month is more suitable for regular use. Enterprise pricing is custom and includes unlimited videos, dedicated support, and custom integrations.
Colossyan's Starter at $19/month and Business at $70/month offer competitive pricing for mid-market teams. Enterprise pricing is also custom.
For teams evaluating both, the total cost of ownership is similar at the enterprise level. The decision should be based on feature requirements rather than pricing.
Verdict
Choose Synthesia for the highest avatar quality, strongest brand recognition, and the most polished video output. Ideal for customer-facing training content and corporate communications where production quality is paramount.
Choose Colossyan for interactive training features, SCORM/xAPI support, and scenario-based learning. Ideal for L&D teams that need branching video paths and embedded quizzes as part of their training design.
