What is Elai?
Elai is an AI video generator that turns text, slides and web pages into presenter videos with AI avatars in many languages. Made by Elai.io, it offers more than 80 stock avatars and over 75 languages, so you can create a talking-presenter video without a camera or studio. It is popular for training and explainer content.
Elai stands out for its input options. You can paste a script, import a PowerPoint, or give a URL such as a blog post and let Elai build the video for you. Teams can add custom selfie or studio avatars and voice clones to keep a consistent presenter. Common uses are employee training, onboarding, product explainers, sales outreach and translating existing videos into other languages.
Main Features
- Create presenter videos from a text script.
- Convert PowerPoint slides into narrated avatar videos.
- Turn a web page or article URL into a video.
- Choose from 80+ stock AI avatars.
- Generate voiceovers in 75+ languages.
- Create a selfie avatar or voice clone as an add-on or on higher plans.
- Apply brand kits and workspaces on Enterprise.
- Buy extra minutes at $2 per minute when you run out.
How to Get Started with Elai
- Sign up for the free plan at elai.io.
- Start a new video from text, slides or a URL.
- Pick an avatar, voice and language, then edit scenes and timing.
- Render and download or share the video, upgrading for more minutes.
Elai Pricing
The Free plan includes 1 minute of video per month. Creator costs $29 per month or $23 per month billed annually for 15 minutes, and Team costs $125 per month or $100 annually for 50 minutes with 3 editors. Enterprise pricing is custom, and add-ons include selfie avatars ($199 per year) and voice cloning ($200 per year).
Who Should Use It?
- L&D teams producing training videos.
- HR teams creating onboarding content.
- Marketers making explainer and product videos.
- Sales teams sending personalised video messages.
- Educators turning slides into lessons.
Elai Alternatives
- Synthesia: market leader with more avatars and enterprise features
- HeyGen AI: realistic avatars and strong video translation
- Colossyan: training-focused avatar videos with interactivity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elai free?
Yes, Elai has a free plan with 1 minute of video per month. Creator costs $29 per month for 15 minutes.
What is Elai used for?
Elai is used to create videos with AI presenters. Companies use it for training, explainers and translated content.
Can Elai turn PowerPoint into video?
Yes. You can import slides and Elai adds an avatar presenter and narration.
Elai vs Synthesia: which is better?
Synthesia has more avatars and enterprise features, while Elai is a lower-cost option with URL and slide imports.