Sora vs Synthesia
A detailed comparison of Sora and Synthesia — features, pricing, pros & cons, and which one is right for you.
Last updated: April 12, 2026
MonthlyAnnual
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Sora | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/mo | $22/mo |
| ChatGPT Pro | $200/mo | Custom |
| Enterprise | — | Custom |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sora | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| 4K output | ||
| API access | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Image to video | ||
| Lip sync | ||
| Multi-language | ||
| Text to video | ||
| Video editing | ||
| AI avatars | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Custom branding | ||
| Screen recording | ||
| Templates | ||
| Text-to-video |
Pros & Cons
Sora
Pros
- Stunning video quality
- Long video generation
- Storyboard feature
- Part of ChatGPT Plus
Cons
- Requires ChatGPT Plus
- Limited generations
- No audio generation
- Waitlist
Synthesia
Pros
- 160+ AI avatars
- 120+ languages
- No video skills needed
Cons
- Expensive
- Lip sync imperfect
- Limited customization