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COMPARE/VIDEO CREATION/LUMEN5 · SYNTHESIA
VIDEO CREATION · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
Lumen5vsSynthesia
Two tools. Verified data. Side by side. Everything on this page is vendor-sourced and dated. We don't pick a winner. That's your call. Use the Lens to apply your own criteria.
Lumen5
Starts at$29/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features6 features
Integrations7 native
PlatformsWeb · API
MCP serverNo
Synthesia
Starts at$29/mo
Free planNo
Plans4 tiers
Features10 features
Integrations25 native
PlatformsWeb
MCP serverNo
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CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only Lumen5Roles covered exclusively by this tool.
2- Content Repurposer
- Video Editor
Both1 of 8 roles in the verified union.
1- Video Generator
Only SynthesiaRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Avatar Video Creator
- Voiceover Generator
- Translator
- Screen Recorder
- Video Captioner
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PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Video Creation
Video Creation
Starting Price
$29/mo
$29/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
5 tiers
4 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
No
Free Trial
No
Yes
Platforms
Web · API
Web
Top Features
6 features
10 features
Integrations
7 native
25 native
Public API
No
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 32 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH0
7
25UNION32
INTEGRATION
NOTES
360Learning
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✓
Embed Synthesia videos into 360Learning platform
Acquia
✓
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Connect Acquia DAM with Lumen5 to turn approved brand assets into on-brand videos from your DAM library.
aNewSpring
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✓
Embed Synthesia videos into aNewSpring platform
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DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Lumen5
TOP FEATURES · 6
F01
AI Content RepurposingaiConverts blogs and articles to video automatically, detecting key points and matching them with relevant visuals from the media library.
F02
Fast Video ProductionperformanceReduces creation time from weeks to hours with AI-driven scene selection, caption generation, and automated layout — no scriptwriting required.
F03
Branded Video TemplatestemplateApply custom colors, fonts, and brand assets to ensure all videos align with organizational visual identity across every creator and project.
F04
Drag-and-Drop EditoreditingDrag-and-drop interface lets users build and customize videos without design or video production experience.
F05
Enterprise Brand ControlssettingsCentralized brand governance tools ensure visual consistency across all creators in an organization, with locked templates and approved asset libraries.
F06
Multi-Language Video SupportlanguageSupports 35+ languages for global teams creating localized video content for international audiences.
Synthesia
TOP FEATURES · 10
F01
1-Click TranslationlanguageAutomatically translate videos into 80+ languages with one click, preserving voice and lip-sync with AI dubbing.
F02
Personal AvatarsusersCreate custom avatars that look and sound like you, speaking 30+ languages with voice cloning capability.
F03
Express-2 AI AvatarsvideoAI avatars with full-body gestures, waving, pointing, clapping, and natural facial expressions based on your script in any language. Veo 3 integration enables prompt-based B-roll footage with your avatar performing specific actions, from walking to demonstrating a product workflow.
F04
Interactive VideoseditingAdd quizzes, CTAs, and branching scenarios to make videos 10x more engaging with interactive elements.
F05
AI Screen RecorderrecordingPerfectly transcribes voiceovers, removes pauses, and lets you fix mistakes for easy-to-follow videos.
F06
AI Video AssistantaiTurn decks, PDFs, and websites into videos with AI, automating video creation from existing content.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
marketerReuse existing blog and article content by transforming text into video for social platforms without video production expertise.
teamOrganizations create on-brand employee announcements and training videos quickly with consistent templates and branding.
educationL&D teams scale training video production across global teams with automatic multi-language translation and branded templates.
L&D teamsL&D teams convert training scripts, SOPs, and onboarding documents into avatar-led videos in 160+ languages. One source script becomes consistent training content across global workforces. Companies training 380,000+ employees use the platform to deliver the same content quality regardless of location. SCORM export and LMS compatibility connect directly with existing training infrastructure.
IT, legal, and compliance teamsIT, legal, and compliance teams convert regulatory requirements, security policies, and audit procedures into clear training videos. The AI Video Assistant imports PDFs, policy documents, and SOPs directly, reducing manual script writing. SOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001, and GDPR compliance means the platform meets most regulated-industry procurement requirements out of the box. Version control keeps training materials updated across all distribution points.
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