Choose Synthesia if…
Choose Synthesia if you want an on-screen presenter (AI avatars), a very wide choice of languages and voices, dubbing, and a free plan of about 10 minutes of video per month.
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 5, 2026
Side by side
| Criterion | ClipOnIt | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (monthly) | $29/mo (15 videos a month) | $19/mo (Starter, $9 the first month) |
| Entry price (yearly, per month) | $24 ($290/yr) | $14 ($168/yr) |
| Free | No free render (styles and example viewable) | 500 credits/mo (≈ 10 min), watermark |
| Visuals | 22 animated visual styles, plus your own | AI avatars |
| Starting point | An idea, a text or your voice on the mic | Script, prompt, document or PowerPoint |
| Output format | Vertical 9:16 (1080×1920) | MP4 Full HD (1920×1080) |
| API | REST + OpenAPI 3.1, from Starter | Yes (plan not verified) |
| MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT) | Yes, from Starter | Not mentioned |
| EU hosting | Yes (Hetzner, Finland) | Not stated |
Source: public pricing page of Synthesia, checked on Nov 5, 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 22 visual styles plus your own, editable by talking to the AI Director, drivable from Claude or ChatGPT (MCP) or an API, with Smart Clipper in the same subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, sourced like the table.
Is ClipOnIt an alternative to Synthesia?
Yes. Like Synthesia, ClipOnIt is used for creating explainer videos with AI. ClipOnIt stands out with animated illustrations in 22 visual styles rather than avatars, editing by talking to the AI Director, an API and an MCP server, and EU hosting.
How much do Synthesia and ClipOnIt cost?
Synthesia starts at $19/mo (Starter, $9 the first month); AI Explainer is included from Starter: $29/month for 15 videos a month, $49/month for 30 (Pro), $149/month for 100 (Business). Public prices checked on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Synthesia have an API or an MCP server?
Synthesia API: yes (plan not verified). Synthesia MCP server: not mentioned. ClipOnIt offers a REST API (OpenAPI 3.1) and an MCP server from the Starter plan, usable from Claude Code, Claude Desktop or ChatGPT.
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See for yourself
Write an idea, pick one of the 22 styles, watch the video come together. Included from Starter.
