Choose Synthesia if…
Choose Synthesia if you want an on-screen presenter (AI avatars), a very wide choice of languages and voices, dubbing, Full HD 16:9 output, and a free plan of about 10 minutes of video per month.
Synthesia alternative without an avatar: ClipOnIt vs Synthesia
ClipOnIt is an alternative to Synthesia for creating explainer videos with AI. Here is what differs, based on Synthesia's public pricing page, and when Synthesia is the better pick.
Prices checked on Nov 14, 2026
Side by side
| Kriterium | ClipOnIt | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Einstiegspreis (monatlich) | $29/Monat (15 Videos pro Monat) | $19/Monat (Starter, $9 im ersten Monat) |
| Einstiegspreis (jährlich, pro Monat) | $24 ($290/Jahr) | $14 ($168/Jahr) |
| Kostenlos | Yes: 3 videos a month, watermark, 8 styles, no card | Basic plan: 10 min of video a month, watermark |
| Visuals | 24 animierte Bildstile, plus eigene | AI avatars (9 free, 125+ on Starter) |
| Ausgangspunkt | Eine Idee, ein Text oder deine Stimme am Mikrofon | Skript, Prompt, Dokument oder PowerPoint |
| Ausgabeformat | Vertical 9:16 only (1080×1920) | MP4 Full HD 1920×1080; 9:16 not mentioned |
| API | REST + OpenAPI 3.1, ab Starter | Ja (Tarif nicht geprüft) |
| MCP-Server (Claude, ChatGPT) | Ja, ab Starter | Nicht erwähnt |
| EU-Hosting | Ja (Hetzner, Finnland) | Not disclosed |
Source: public pricing page of Synthesia, checked on Nov 14, 2026. Prices may change; ClipOnIt is not affiliated with this tool. Spotted a mistake? contact@cliponit.app.
Which one to choose
Choose ClipOnIt if…
Choose ClipOnIt if you want a vertical explainer video ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, composed by AI from an idea, a text or your voice, in 24 visual styles plus your own, editable by talking to the AI Director, drivable from Claude or ChatGPT (MCP) or an API.
Looking for a Synthesia alternative?
A Synthesia alternative without an avatar
Synthesia builds the video around an AI presenter (9 avatars free, 125+ on Starter). ClipOnIt goes the other way: nobody on screen, the narration is illustrated by animated elements that come in on the spoken word. It suits a faceless channel or a topic that is better shown than told to camera.
A free Synthesia alternative?
Both have a free tier with a watermark. Synthesia gives about 10 minutes of video a month (Basic plan). ClipOnIt gives 3 explainer videos a month in 8 styles, no credit card. On paid plans, Synthesia is cheaper to start ($19/month, $14 yearly) than ClipOnIt ($29/month, $24 yearly): you are not buying the same thing, avatar minutes on one side, 15 watermark-free animated videos on the other.
For TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Synthesia's pricing page lists Full HD MP4 at 1920×1080 and does not mention 9:16. ClipOnIt only outputs vertical 1080×1920, with captions and pacing built for the TikTok feed. If you need both formats, Synthesia covers 16:9 and ClipOnIt covers vertical.
What ClipOnIt does not do
The video comes out in vertical 9:16 only: for a 16:9 presentation or a square format, you need another tool. ClipOnIt has no avatar or on-screen presenter, only animated illustrations and a voice. In the sketch style, drawings appear on their own, without a drawing hand. And the free plan keeps a watermark and an end card.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Short answers, sourced like the table.
What is a Synthesia alternative without an avatar?
ClipOnIt makes explainer videos with nobody on screen: AI writes the script, picks animated elements in one of 24 visual styles and times them to the voice. Synthesia remains the better pick if you do want a presenter.
Synthesia or ClipOnIt: which is cheaper?
To start, Synthesia: $19/month ($9 the first month) or $14/month yearly, against $29/month or $24/month yearly for ClipOnIt Starter (15 watermark-free videos). Public prices checked on Nov 14, 2026.
Does Synthesia make vertical videos for TikTok?
Its pricing page mentions Full HD MP4 at 1920×1080 and says nothing about 9:16. ClipOnIt outputs every video in 9:16 (1080×1920), ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Does ClipOnIt have an API or an MCP server?
Yes, from the Starter plan: a REST API documented in OpenAPI 3.1 and an MCP server usable from Claude or ChatGPT to write, compose and render an explainer video. Posting to TikTok happens from the app, with your confirmation.
See for yourself
Write an idea, pick a style, watch the video come together. Free: 3 videos a month, with a watermark.
