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Synthesia alternatives with a Windows app

The Synthesia listing does not include a Windows app. 32 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Synthesia has a free plan. Paid plans start at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

32 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Synthesia

  1. Descript

    Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

    • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
    • Descript also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
    Descript vs SynthesiaDescript pricing and details

  2. Arcade

    Interactive product demos and AI-generated product videos

    • Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Arcade lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Arcade also covers video editing.
    • Synthesia also covers templates.
    Arcade vs SynthesiaArcade pricing and details

  3. Tella

    Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export

    • Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Synthesia has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tella lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Tella also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
    Tella pricing and details

  4. Camtasia

    Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos

    • Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Camtasia lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
    • Camtasia also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
    Camtasia pricing and details

  5. Camtasia Snagit

    Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides

    • Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Synthesia has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Camtasia Snagit lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a web app.
    Camtasia Snagit pricing and details

  6. Clipchamp

    Microsoft's browser-based video editor with a free plan

    • Clipchamp starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Clipchamp lists a Windows app.
    • Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
    • Clipchamp also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
    Clipchamp pricing and details

  7. Wondershare Filmora

    Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

    • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a web app.
    • Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
    Wondershare Filmora pricing and details

  8. Vidyard

    Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams

    • Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Vidyard lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Vidyard also covers video editing, AI agents and reports.
    • Synthesia also covers templates.
    Vidyard pricing and details

  9. ScreenPal

    Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite

    • ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only ScreenPal lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ScreenPal also covers transcription, video editing and screenshots.
    ScreenPal pricing and details

  10. Wondershare DemoCreator

    Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos

    • Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Synthesia has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Wondershare DemoCreator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Wondershare DemoCreator pricing and details

  11. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Loom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a web app.
    • Loom also covers transcription, video editing and screenshots.
    Loom pricing and details

  12. DaVinci Resolve

    Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app

    • DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Synthesia lists a web app.
    • Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
    DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

20 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which Synthesia alternatives have a Windows app?

Descript, Arcade, Tella, Camtasia, Camtasia Snagit, Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, Vidyard and 24 more list a Windows app.

Does Synthesia have a Windows app?

The Synthesia listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?

Descript, Arcade, Camtasia, Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, Vidyard, ScreenPal, Loom and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Synthesia: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.