ElevenLabs
Text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with high-quality, natural-sounding voices and API access.
Overview
ElevenLabs converts written text into natural-sounding speech using a library of pre-built voices and custom cloned voices created from short audio samples. It supports long-form narration, dialogue generation, and dubbing content into multiple languages while preserving the speaker's tone. The platform is used for audiobooks, YouTube narration, video dubbing, and interactive voice experiences. A REST API makes it accessible to developers building voice features into their own applications.
Key features
- Text-to-speech with a large voice library
- Voice cloning from short audio samples
- Speech-to-speech voice conversion
- Dubbing with language preservation
- Transcription via Speech to Text
- REST API for developers
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- From $6/month
- Yearly
- $60/year billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Voice quality is among the most natural-sounding in the category
- Voice cloning works well from a small amount of sample audio
- Free plan gives enough credits to evaluate the service
Cons
- Free plan limits monthly character volume
- Cloned voices raise responsibility for appropriate use
Who should use it
- Narrating audiobooks and long-form audio content
- Cloning a specific voice for consistent narration
- Dubbing video content into other languages
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
Who shouldn't
- Music generation or background audio
- Live real-time voice changing during calls
Facts
- Category
- AI audio and voice
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Integrations
- Zapier, Make
- API
- Available
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
- Data and privacy
- We have no verified details on data handling. Read the vendor's privacy policy before uploading sensitive material.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ElevenLabs cost?
From $6/month. $60/year billed annually. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does ElevenLabs have a free plan?
Yes. ElevenLabs has a free plan.
Who is ElevenLabs best for?
Narrating audiobooks and long-form audio content; Cloning a specific voice for consistent narration; Dubbing video content into other languages.
Which platforms does ElevenLabs run on?
Web, API.
Does ElevenLabs have an API?
Yes, ElevenLabs offers an API.
What are the alternatives to ElevenLabs?
Tools often weighed against ElevenLabs include Murf AI, Resemble AI, WellSaid, Speechify, Rask AI.