The Synthesia alternative for teams who show the product
Synthesia's AI avatars are excellent for training content and corporate videos. Explaino is built for showing actual product flows — with AI voiceover and branding, but rooted in real screen capture.
Why teams look for a Synthesia alternative
Avatars can't show a real product
To demonstrate a feature or a workflow, you need screen content. Synthesia's avatars talk about it; Explaino captures it.
Scripted feel can be uncanny
Avatar-led videos have a distinct look. For developer and SaaS audiences, screen-first explainers feel more trustworthy.
Hard to update when the product changes
When you ship a UI change, re-recording a Synthesia video means rewriting the script. With Explaino you re-capture and re-narrate in the same flow.
Explaino vs Synthesia: full feature comparison
Primary output
| Feature | Explaino | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Real screen recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI avatar narrator | ~ | ✓ |
| AI voiceover | ✓ | ✓ |
| Step-by-step article | ✓ | ✗ |
Languages & voices
| Feature | Explaino | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| 15+ native languages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice cloning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant re-translation | ✓ | ✓ |
Team
| Feature | Explaino | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Brand kit | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO / SAML | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enterprise security | ✓ | ✓ |
Why switch to Explaino
- Real screen captures for product demos, feature launches, and bug reports
- AI voiceover without the avatar uncanny-valley
- Quick re-capture when your UI changes
- Article export for documentation teams
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Synthesia or Explaino?
Synthesia if your videos are primarily corporate training, HR, or general-knowledge content where an avatar adds polish. Explaino if you're showing a real product or workflow.
Can Explaino add an avatar overlay?
Yes, you can add a presenter overlay via webcam or an AI avatar alongside screen capture. The core recording is still the screen.