Criterion Google FlowSynthesia
CategoryAI Video GeneratorsAI Video Generators
In one sentenceGoogle's AI creative studio for video and images, powered by Gemini Omni Flash and Veo, included with Google AI plans.Business-focused AI video platform for training, communication and dubbing with AI avatars.
Problem it solvesProducing cinematic clips and consistent scenes normally needs a crew; Flow generates and edits shots from prompts and references.Corporate training and internal videos are slow to film and update; Synthesia lets teams produce and revise them from text.
Free planNoYes
Developer APIYes — docsYes — docs
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWeb, Android (beta)Web, API
Pricing (summary)Flow comes with Google AI subscriptions: Plus ($4.99/mo), Pro ($19.99/mo, 1,000 Flow credits), Ultra 5x ($99.99/mo, 10,000 credits) and Ultra 20x ($199.99/mo, 25,000 credits). Extra AI credits can be bought. Qualifying Workspace and Education plans get Flow with 50 daily credits.
Checked 2026-10-19
Free Basic plan with 10 minutes a month (watermarked). Starter is $29/month ($18 annual) and Pro $89/month ($64 annual), with credit allowances that convert to video minutes. Enterprise is custom with unlimited video minutes.
Checked 2026-10-19
Strengths
  • Access to Google's newest video models
  • Bundled with other Google AI benefits
  • Workspace business plans include Flow at no extra cost
  • Enterprise focus and governance
  • Wide avatar library
  • Clear per-minute API rates for interactive avatars
Limitations
  • Requires 18+, supported region and Google AI subscription
  • Per-generation credit costs are shown only in-product
  • Not available in all countries where Google AI Pro is sold
  • Feature set varies by tier and region
  • Free plan videos are watermarked
  • Minutes are limited on Starter
  • Plan structure changed on 1 Oct 2026, so older guides are outdated
  • Legacy video API limited to Pro and Enterprise