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ElevenLabs
The most realistic AI speech software ever
Text-to-SpeechVoice CloningAI Dubbing
Pricing
| Starting Price | $31/mo | Free / $5/mo (Starter) |
| Has Free Version | ||
| Plan Summary | Paid plans ~$31+/moUnlimited plan ~$49/moEnterprise custom. | Free: 10,000 credits/monthPaid: Starter (~$5)Creator (~$22)Pro (~$99)Scale & Business tiers. |
| Model | Freemium | Freemium |
Other Specifications
| Product Type | Text-to-SpeechVoice CloningAI Audio Studio | Text-to-SpeechVoice CloningAI DubbingSpeech-to-Speech |
Character/Word Limits
| Monthly Limit | ~3M characters/yr depending on plan | 10,000 credits/month (~10 mins) |
| Plan Limits | Character limits vary based on specific paid tiers. | Scales significantly across Starter, Creator, and Pro tiers. |
Ease of Use
| Usability Rating | Moderate | High |
| User Experience | Editor with customization options; moderate learning curve. | UI is clean but focuses on voice generation; highly intuitive web interface. |
Integrations
| Platform Integrations | Plugins | Developer APIApp Integrations |
| API Availability | API available in higher plans. | Full API support available across many plans. |
Voice Cloning
| Mechanism | Instant and high-fidelity cloning | - |
| Requirements | Fast cloning with short audio sample. | - |
Use Cases
| Primary Use Cases | PodcastsWeb ContentGlobal Content | AudiobooksPodcastsDubbingAppsLong-form Narration |
| Applications | Voiceovers and multi-language content localization. | Content creation, developer app integration, and professional voice synthesis. |
Text to Speech Features
| Voice Cloning | ||
| SSML Support | ||
| API Access | ||
| Multi Language | ||
| Emotional Impulse |
Language Support
| Languages Supported | more than 142 languages | more than 70 languages |
| Accent Variety | Multi-accent support | Global accent coverage including regional dialects |
File Formats
| Supported Formats | MP3WAV | MP3WAVPCM |
| Export Options | Standard audio exports via editor or API. | Quality export available via web UI and API (up to 44.1kHz). |
Commercial Rights
| Included | ||
| Licensing Terms | Paid plans include commercial rights. | Paid plans include commercial rights. |
Customer Support
| Support Channels | EmailHelp Center | Email SupportHelp CenterCommunity SupportVoice Chat |
| Priority Support | No |
Voice Count
| Total Voices | more than 900 voices | more than 10000 voices |
| Categories | Very wide selection of neural voices | Large library, community voices, and professional options. |
Voice Quality
| Quality Rating | High | High |
| Tonal Description | Natural voices with variety; quality generally strong but varies by voice. | Very natural & realistic, excels in emotional expression and long-form content. |
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