ElevenLabs

AI voice generation and audio platform for creators and businesses

4.6

Design & CreativeFreemium

Editorial Review

ElevenLabs has established itself as the premier AI voice generation platform, offering remarkably natural-sounding text-to-speech across dozens of languages. Its voice cloning technology is among the most accurate in the industry, and the addition of conversational AI capabilities makes it a comprehensive audio AI platform for both creators and enterprises. The platform's tiered pricing makes it accessible to individual creators starting at $5/month, while scaling up to enterprise-grade solutions with custom SLAs and compliance features. The free tier with 10,000 credits per month provides a generous entry point for experimentation. The API is well-documented and widely adopted by developers building voice-enabled applications. While ElevenLabs excels in voice quality and language coverage, costs can escalate quickly for high-volume usage. The credit-based system requires careful monitoring, and professional voice cloning is locked behind higher tiers. Despite these considerations, it remains the go-to choice for anyone needing high-quality AI-generated audio.

Pros

Industry-leading voice quality and naturalness

Extensive language and accent support (70+ languages)

Powerful voice cloning capabilities

Generous free tier for experimentation

Comprehensive API with good documentation

Cons

Credits can be consumed quickly on complex models

Professional voice cloning requires higher-tier plans

Pricing can get expensive at scale

Some advanced features restricted to Enterprise tier

Key Features

AI Text-to-Speech with natural-sounding voicesVoice cloning from audio samples5,000+ pre-built voices70+ language supportConversational AI platformStudio editor for audio and videoAPI access for developersCommercial licensing on paid plansHIPAA/BAA compliance on Enterprise

About ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is a leading AI voice technology platform that offers text-to-speech, voice cloning, and conversational AI capabilities. The platform provides access to over 5,000 voices in 70+ languages, enabling creators and businesses to generate natural-sounding speech, clone custom voices, and build voice-powered applications through their comprehensive API.

Pricing

ModelFreemium

Starts at$5/mo

Free tier

Best For

Solo

Small (2-10)

Medium (11-50)

Mid-Market (51-200)

Enterprise (200+)

Integrations

REST APIPython SDKJavaScript SDKGoogle PlayiOS App

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