Superhuman vs Synthesia

Superhuman and Synthesia sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Superhuman wins for 16 of 20 roles in our data. Synthesia starts at $29/mo and Superhuman at $30/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
Lawyer	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
HR manager	Synthesia	part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Finance manager	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Manager	Either one	even on tasks, Synthesia is cheaper to start
Marketer	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Sales manager	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Data analyst	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Teacher	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Executive assistant	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Logistics manager	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Procurement manager	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Secretary	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Recruiter	Synthesia	built for this role; cheaper entry plan; has a free plan
HR administrator	Either one	even on tasks, Synthesia is cheaper to start
Tax consultant	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
Auditor	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
Economist	Superhuman	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Project manager	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Social media manager	Superhuman	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2

Side by side

	Superhuman	Synthesia
Vendor	Superhuman	Synthesia
Category	Other tools	Other tools
Free plan	No	Yes: Up to three minutes of video a month with a limited set of avatars
Cheapest paid plan	Starter, $30/mo	Starter, $29/mo
Top plan	Starter, $30/mo	Creator, $89/mo
Tasks covered	3	2

Superhuman: Fast email client for Gmail and Outlook with AI triage, summaries and drafts.

Synthesia: Training videos with an avatar and a script built from a document, for corporate learning.

Only Superhuman covers

Only Synthesia covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Superhuman

The client gets access to the whole mailbox: for work email, clear it with your IT and security teams
A draft "in your style" copies your habits too, including sharp ones: reread it
Triage hides some emails in other sections: review them during the first weeks so you do not miss an invoice

Synthesia

The model shortens and simplifies a script taken from a document: check a safety briefing or a security policy against the original word for word
Plan minutes are counted per generated video, and every regenerated version uses them again
Employees' personal data in a script (names, positions, salaries) goes into a video only with their consent

FAQ

Is Superhuman or Synthesia better for work?

In our data Superhuman is the better choice for 16 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Superhuman or Synthesia?

Synthesia starts at $29/mo and Superhuman at $30/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Superhuman and Synthesia have free plans?

Superhuman: No. Synthesia: Yes. Up to three minutes of video a month with a limited set of avatars.

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