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ElevenLabs

FreemiumText → Speech/SpeechAPI

Summary

ElevenLabs brings Hollywood-grade voice synthesis to apps and content, competing directly with Google and Amazon on quality.

ElevenLabs converts text into spoken audio that sounds genuinely human—not robotic—across dozens of languages and accents. The company targets developers building chatbots, customer service systems, and audiobook publishers who need voices that don't sound like 2010. The core differentiator is voice cloning: you can upload a sample of a real person speaking and generate new speech in their voice, which neither Google Docs nor Amazon Polly quite match at this level. Pricing starts free (10,000 characters/month) but real usage runs $5–$99/month depending on volume. The catch is that even the paid tiers feel constrained for high-volume production—a feature film's worth of narration can cost hundreds.

Bottom line: *Use this if you need voices that pass the human test; skip it if you're optimizing purely for cost or only need English.*

Pricing Plans

SubscriptionLast verified 2 months ago
Price
$22/mo
Free Tier
Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Sound Effects, Voice Design, Music Productions, Image, Video, 3 Projects in Studio, 10k credits per month

Free

Free

Build for free with basic text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and sound effects capabilities including 10k monthly credits.

  • Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Sound Effects
  • Voice Design, Music Productions, Image, Video
  • 3 Projects in Studio
  • 10k credits per month

Creator

$22per month

Popular plan for creators with professional voice cloning, 192kbps quality audio, and 100k monthly credits.

  • Professional Voice Cloning
  • 192kbps quality audio
  • Additional Credits
  • 100k credits per month

Pro

$99per month

Advanced plan with 44.1kHz PCM audio output via API and 500k monthly credits for professional users.

  • 44.1kHz PCM audio output via API
  • 500k credits per month
  • All Creator features

Scale

$330per month

For businesses with team collaboration, 3 workspace seats, and 2M monthly credits.

  • 3 Workspace seats
  • Team Collaboration
  • 2M credits per month
  • All Pro features

Business

$1,320per month

Enterprise plan with low-latency TTS, professional voice clones, 11M monthly credits, and 5 seats.

  • Low-latency TTS as low as 5c/minute
  • 3 Professional Voice Clones
  • 11M credits per month
  • 5 seats
  • All Scale features

Enterprise

Custom

Custom enterprise solution with DPA/SLA assurance, HIPAA support, custom SSO, and unlimited seats and voices.

  • Custom terms and DPA/SLA assurance
  • BAAs for HIPAA customers
  • Custom SSO
  • More seats and voices
  • Elevated concurrency limits
  • Priority support

View full pricing on elevenlabs.io →

Pricing may have changed since last verified. Check the official site for current plans.

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Best For: AI Assistants, Audiobook Narration, Interactive Voice Responses

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  • High-quality voice synthesis
  • Multi-lingual support
  • Customizable voices
  • Limited free tier
  • Cost can add up for heavy use

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About

Platforms
Web, iOS, API
Languages
24+ languages
API Available
Yes
Self-Hosted
No
Last Updated
2023-10

Best For

Who it's for

  • AI Assistants
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Interactive Voice Responses

What it does well

  • Voice Cloning
  • Personalized Audio Content
  • Speech Assistants

Integrations

Custom APIsCloud Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ElevenLabs free?
ElevenLabs is a paid tool ($22/mo). No permanent free tier is offered.
Is ElevenLabs open source?
No — ElevenLabs is a closed-source tool. Source code is not publicly available.
Does ElevenLabs have an API?
Yes. ElevenLabs exposes a developer API. See the official documentation at https://elevenlabs.io for details.
What are the alternatives to ElevenLabs?
Common alternatives include <a href="https://aidiveforge.com/?s=Google%20Text-to-Speech&post_type=hp_listing">Google Text-to-Speech</a>, <a href="https://aidiveforge.com/?s=Amazon%20Polly&post_type=hp_listing">Amazon Polly</a>, <a href="https://aidiveforge.com/?s=CMU%20Sphinx&post_type=hp_listing">CMU Sphinx</a>. Compare them on AIDiveForge for pricing, features, and platform support.
When was ElevenLabs released?
ElevenLabs was first released in 2023.
What platforms does ElevenLabs support?
ElevenLabs is available on: Web, iOS, API.
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ElevenLabs

A leading AI voice synthesis platform that generates remarkably natural-sounding speech in dozens of languages. ElevenLabs offers voice cloning, text-to-speech, and dubbing tools used widely in content creation, audiobooks, and accessibility.