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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 3 Video Minutes Per Month
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Star Rating
(149)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Text-to-SpeechSynthesia
Star Rating
(2,461)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 3 Video Minutes Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Synthesia excels in speed and accessibility for video creation, allowing users to quickly generate content without the need for complex setups. One user highlighted how effortless it is to create videos by simply pasting a script and selecting an avatar, making it particularly appealing for those who need to produce engaging content rapidly.
- Users say that Google Cloud Text-to-Speech offers high-quality voice synthesis across various languages, with a noted strength in Indian languages. Reviewers appreciate the consistent and natural results, emphasizing the tool's ability to deliver smooth conversions, which is crucial for content creators looking for reliable audio output.
- Reviewers mention that Synthesia's custom avatars enhance the user experience, providing a unique touch to video content. This feature is particularly beneficial for instructional designers who aim to create inclusive and engaging materials for diverse audiences, as noted by a user who works with neurodivergent students.
- According to verified reviews, Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is praised for its ease of setup, with users noting that API integration requires minimal configuration. This simplicity allows businesses to deploy the tool quickly, which is a significant advantage for teams needing to implement solutions without extensive technical hurdles.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Synthesia has a higher overall satisfaction score, Google Cloud Text-to-Speech maintains a competitive edge in application integration. Users appreciate its ability to seamlessly integrate with existing workflows, which can be a deciding factor for organizations looking to enhance their content creation processes.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Synthesia's user-friendly interface and quick video production capabilities make it a favorite among those who prioritize speed and ease of use. In contrast, Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is favored for its natural-sounding voices and versatility in language support, appealing to those focused on audio quality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
No pricing availableSynthesia
Free
Free
3 Video Minutes Per Month
Explore our video communications platform for free
- 1 editor
- 9 AI avatars
- 140+ languages and voices
Free Trial
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
No trial information availableSynthesia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
101
8.7
2,118
Ease of Use
9.0
101
9.1
2,162
Ease of Setup
8.7
23
9.2
1,526
Ease of Admin
8.9
21
9.1
795
Quality of Support
8.6
91
8.9
1,748
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
21
8.9
746
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
89
9.6
2,108
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
924
Not enough data
8.5
897
Not enough data
9.1
936
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.5
744
Not enough data
8.2
907
Not enough data
8.3
866
Not enough data
8.3
787
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
719
Not enough data
7.3
729
Not enough data
8.5
770
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
7.4
32
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
7.8
25
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
7.5
72
Not enough data
8.0
84
Organization
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
8.1
82
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
7.5
73
Not enough data
7.2
75
Not enough data
7.8
74
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
64
7.8
545
8.3
66
7.5
547
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Output
8.9
67
8.4
666
8.6
67
8.0
653
8.7
68
7.9
666
8.6
68
7.8
684
8.3
67
8.0
679
7.4
68
7.2
680
8.3
67
7.9
686
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audio Format
8.1
66
8.1
693
8.4
65
7.7
616
8.6
64
7.7
596
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
51
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
6.7
62
Not enough data
6.9
64
Software Delivery
Not enough data
6.1
62
Not enough data
7.0
61
Not enough data
6.8
59
Analytics
Not enough data
6.6
61
Not enough data
6.4
58
Not enough data
6.6
58
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Email
Not enough data
6.9
6
Platform Features
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
7.3
298
Not enough data
7.6
292
Not enough data
7.3
286
Not enough data
7.6
291
Not enough data
7.1
276
Organization
Not enough data
7.6
282
Not enough data
7.8
281
Not enough data
8.1
277
Customization
Not enough data
7.3
280
Not enough data
7.1
280
Not enough data
7.9
281
Analytics
Not enough data
7.0
273
Not enough data
7.1
261
Not enough data
7.1
267
Editing
Not enough data
7.6
386
Not enough data
8.3
427
Not enough data
8.0
432
Not enough data
7.5
401
Not enough data
7.9
370
Not enough data
7.8
410
Not enough data
8.6
441
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
409
Not enough data
8.4
427
Not enough data
8.0
361
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.2
96
Not enough data
7.0
96
Not enough data
7.0
97
Not enough data
6.8
97
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
6.6
695
Publishing
Not enough data
7.8
705
Social Media
Not enough data
7.3
689
Planning
Not enough data
6.4
732
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
719
Not enough data
7.8
702
Not enough data
7.4
697
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
700
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
6.7
65
Not enough data
6.4
66
Not enough data
6.1
68
Not enough data
6.5
70
Not enough data
6.6
70
Not enough data
6.4
69
Not enough data
6.7
68
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.5
781
Not enough data
8.4
766
Not enough data
7.6
748
Not enough data
8.4
754
Not enough data
7.8
735
Not enough data
8.3
788
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.9
730
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.1
768
Not enough data
8.5
773
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.3
757
Not enough data
8.0
738
Not enough data
7.3
713
Not enough data
7.9
720
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.7
404
Not enough data
8.0
417
Not enough data
8.0
422
Not enough data
8.3
424
Not enough data
8.3
424
Not enough data
8.1
406
Not enough data
8.4
409
Not enough data
8.0
417
Not enough data
7.7
405
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
381
Not enough data
7.7
386
Not enough data
8.5
403
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.0
382
Not enough data
7.0
379
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
396
Not enough data
8.1
403
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.9
388
Not enough data
7.6
384
Not enough data
7.0
366
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.5
385
Not enough data
7.4
384
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.9
89
Not enough data
6.4
89
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.4
20
Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.4
21
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
7.1
21
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.0
20
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Text to Video Generation
Not enough data
8.2
99
Emotion and Gesture control
Not enough data
7.4
99
Real-time rendering
Not enough data
8.0
97
Live streaming
Not enough data
6.8
94
Script-based automation
Not enough data
8.1
96
Video Creation
Not enough data
8.3
99
Not enough data
8.0
99
Not enough data
7.6
94
Not enough data
8.1
93
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.4
94
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
94
Editing
Not enough data
8.1
94
Not enough data
8.2
94
Storage & Management
Not enough data
7.5
89
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.8
90
Not enough data
8.2
87
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and Synthesia are categorized as Text to Speech
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is categorized as Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Synthesia is categorized as Video Translation, Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Video Communications, Video Email, Content Creation, Video CMS, Video Editing, Presentation, Course Authoring, and AI Avatar Generators
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Synthesia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
17.2%
Information Services
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
3.4%
Other
54.5%
Computer Software
8.8%
E-Learning
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Consulting
5.6%
Other
65.3%
Discussions
Does Google have a text to speech app?
2 Comments
SK
Yes it does.Read more
Is Google Cloud Text to Speech API free?
1 Comment
AP
They have an initial trial period via a $300 credit to use their API, afterwards they will bill you based on usage.Read more
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech has no more discussions with answers
Is there a way to see the result of the video before generating it?
3 Comments
SV
Not for now.Read more
Is there a way to have the avatars laugh?
2 Comments
DC
Hey Dwight!
This sounds like a really interesting use case, and I can definitely understand the need for a way to bring more emotion into the...Read more
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