Vyond: AI-Powered Animated Videos for Training and Communication
Vyond is the leading platform for creating animated explainer videos for businesses, now complemented by the integration of AI Digital Avatars. It uses Artificial Intelligence to generate a complete video draft (Vyond Go) and now to add a digital actor who acts as a host.
This tool belongs to the category of AI for Animated, Assisted, and Avatar Video Creation. Its value lies in its vast asset library and the ability to offer two spokesperson options: animated characters or AI avatars.
The relevance of Vyond for SMEs is that it enables them to produce internal training and tutorials with professional quality, with the option of a digital human presenter who can narrate the video in multiple languages. Its model is mandatory paid subscription, positioning it as an investment.
AgentAya Verdict
Vyond has established itself as a hybrid video production tool that combines animation flexibility with the professionalism of a digital presenter. Its value now extends from animation to technical training with AI human hosts.
Vyond is best for: SMEs that require technical training or onboarding. It’s ideal for teams that need a video with screen sharing that requires a presenter who speaks the script and then needs to be translated into multiple languages instantly.
Limitations: The entry barrier is high due to subscription cost. AI Avatars, while functional, may not reach the level of pure photorealism of Synthesia, which is their central speciality.
Vyond is the best investment for efficiency in producing multilingual training and tutorials. It’s now a direct alternative to Synthesia for e-learning videos that include screen recordings.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score | Description |
| Features and Functionality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0) | Leads in lip-sync automation, character library, and business templates |
| Integrations | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.0) | Excellent integrations with learning management systems (LMS) and cloud storage |
| Language and Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5) | Excellent Text-to-Speech (TTS) and asset localisation for multiple languages |
| Ease of Use | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0) | Drag-and-drop interface with virtually no learning curve for the average user |
| Value for Money | ⭐⭐⭐ (3.0) | High value for corporate quality, but absence of a free plan and elevated base price reduce accessibility |
AgentAya Overall Score: 4 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ideal For
- HR and Training Departments: Creating onboarding modules combining screen recordings and AI presenters
- Technical Support Teams: Generating tutorials with AI hosts that add clarity and context
- SMEs needing multi-language video: Instant video and on-screen text translation into multiple languages
Not Ideal For
- SMEs seeking a freemium solution: No free plan available for clean exports
- Users who only need occasional short clips: The price is elevated
- Projects requiring maximum avatar photorealism: Synthesia remains the more specialised option for avatars
Key Features
Vyond is a simplified and accessible animation studio.
- AI Video Generation (Vyond Go): AI generates a complete video draft (script, voice, and sequence) from a text topic
- AI Avatar Presenters: (NEW) Select from over 100 AI avatar options that act as hosts or narrators in the video
- Hybrid Content Support: Easily combine AI avatars with screen recordings and animated props
- Automatic Lip-Sync: AI handles lip-sync for both animated characters and AI avatars
AI Features
AI in Vyond is now generative, assistive, and multilingual.
- AI Avatars and Multilingual TTS: AI generates avatars and allows generating the video in multiple languages from the same script
- Instant Translation (On-Screen Text): AI can instantly translate any text or title on screen, a vital point for multilingual corporate videos
- Video Structure Generator (Vyond Go): AI analyses the text and automatically selects scenarios and sequence to visualise the narrative
- Voice and Accent Control: Select language, accent, and voice before generating the narrator avatar
Integrations
Vyond is highly valued for its ability to integrate into corporate workflow.
- LMS and Storage Integration: Excellent integrations with learning management systems (LMS) like SuccessFactors and Moodle, crucial for HR and training. Also integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Automation API: API access is usually reserved for enterprise plans or high-volume projects, not for the standard SME.
Data Security and Compliance
Vyond is a corporate tool, so security is a priority.
- Data Ownership: The user (the SME) retains full ownership of videos and content created on the platform
- Enterprise-Level Security: Offers robust security measures, including GDPR compliance and access controls, as it’s often used to handle sensitive internal content
- Authentication and Access Control: Supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) and advanced role and permission management, key features for SMEs with training teams
Language – Customer Support
- Support Languages: Primary support is offered in English
- Help Resources: Vyond provides an extensive Help Centre and documentation in multiple languages. Live support may depend on subscription level.
AI Language – The Tool Itself
- Interface Languages: The software interface and templates are primarily in English
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): The AI engine offers high-quality Text-to-Speech voices in multiple languages, which is a critical function and differentiator for creating localised content
- Localisation Impact: Although the UI is in English, high-quality TTS in multiple languages ensures that video production is fully localised
Mobile Access (iOS, Android, Others)
- Dedicated Mobile Apps: There are no dedicated mobile apps
- Mobile Usability: Vyond is a web-based tool that works best in a desktop browser (laptop or PC), given the complexity of the timeline and scene editing. Usability on smartphones is limited.
Support, Onboarding, and Account Management
- Training Materials: Vyond offers a vast Vyond University (academy) with courses and detailed tutorials for all user levels
- Onboarding Process: Very guided and intuitive. Users can create their first functional video in less than an hour.
- Suitability for SMEs with Little Technical Experience: Very high. The platform is designed so anyone with basic presentation skills can create high-quality animation.
Ease of Use / UX
- Interface Quality: The UX is similar to video editing software, but simplified. The timeline is intuitive and the asset library is easy to navigate.
- Learning Curve: Low to medium. It’s easy to start, but mastering camera techniques and character movements takes time.
- Value Generation: Value is obtained quickly, as eliminating manual lip-sync (thanks to AI) accelerates spoken content production by at least 50%.
Pricing and Plans
Vyond uses a mandatory premium subscription model, making it a significant investment from the start.
- Free Tier and Trials: There’s no functional free plan for commercial exports. Vyond offers a limited free trial (generally 7 or 14 days), but videos exported during this trial always include a visible watermark and strong restrictions. The paid plan is the only way to use the content.
- Subscription Plans: Multiple tiers exist (Essential, Premium, Professional, Enterprise), available with annual or monthly subscriptions.
- Key Paid Features: Subscription removes the watermark, unlocks high-resolution export, grants commercial rights, and at higher levels, access to multi-user features.
- Value for SMEs: The cost is high, but the professionalism of the animated content is its great compensation.
Case Study
Javier, an HR manager at a logistics company, had to constantly train new employees on safety protocols. The content was boring and PDF-based.
The Vyond Solution: Javier acquired an annual plan. He used Vyond’s warehouse and office scenario templates. He created characters that resembled his employees. He used Text-to-Speech to narrate the protocols. AI did the lip-sync automatically.
Result: Javier reduced the creation time for each training module from weeks to days. The animated videos captured employee attention better, increasing safety protocol compliance by 20% in the first quarter. Vyond became the main internal communication channel.
Tool vs Alternatives
| Tool | Advantages vs Vyond | Disadvantages vs Vyond |
| Synthesia | Superior photorealistic digital avatar quality (their speciality); Greater formality and purely corporate template library | Less flexible timeline (doesn’t allow masking or complex motion paths); Screen recording integration is less fluid |
| Simplified (Video) | All-in-One model (copywriting + design + social scheduling); Freemium plan available | Doesn’t generate AI avatars or offer instant on-screen text translation; Functional video quality, not corporate |
| Rask AI | Absolute leader in localisation and dubbing of existing videos (most languages and best voice cloning) | Doesn’t generate content from scratch (doesn’t create avatar or base video); It’s only a post-production/translation tool |
| AKOOL (Video) | Often specialises in advanced facial manipulation (face-swapping); More accessible option for avatar generation | Quality and corporate avatar library don’t reach Vyond’s standard; Less LMS integration and less robust for training |
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FAQs
Does Vyond now have AI human avatars like Synthesia?
Yes. Vyond has integrated AI Avatars into its platform, allowing users to choose between traditional animated characters and digital human presenters, which is ideal for e-learning and screen recordings.
Can Vyond translate a video into multiple languages?
Yes. When using AI avatars, you can generate the video in multiple languages and use Vyond’s instant translation function to change on-screen text.
Does Vyond support multiple languages?
Yes, although the interface is in English, its high-quality Text-to-Speech (TTS) engine in multiple languages is a critical function for producing localised content.