AI voice generators , by ElevenLabs Inc. , since 2022
ElevenLabs
Voice cloning and multilingual TTS API with the widest model lineup in the category
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What ElevenLabs does
ElevenLabs provides text-to-speech, speech-to-text, instant and professional voice cloning, dubbing, and sound-effect generation through a web studio and a developer API. It is the most widely integrated TTS API among indie developers and enterprise voice-agent builders alike.
What you get: Instant and professional voice cloning, 70+ languages, Real-time low-latency streaming API, Dubbing Studio, Sound effects and music generation.
Typical jobs: Audiobook and podcast narration; Voice agents / conversational AI; Video and game localization; YouTube/content voiceover.
Worth knowing: Category leader by mindshare and integrations; billing/credit complaints are the main friction point per G2 vs Trustpilot sentiment gap.
What users complain about: Credits that vanish on downgrade or cancellation are the single most repeated complaint; rollover ends immediately if you downgrade or cancel. (https://www.cekura.ai/blogs/elevenlabs-pricing)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 10,000 credits/month (~10 min audio), 3 Studio projects |
| Starter | $6 | $60 | 30,000 credits/month |
| Creator | $22 | $220 | 121,000 credits/month |
| Pro | $99 | $990 | 600,000 credits/month |
| Scale | $299 | $2990 | 1,800,000 credits/month, 3 workspace seats |
| Business | $990 | $9900 | 6,000,000 credits/month, 10 workspace seats |
| Enterprise | not disclosed | n/a | Custom credits and seats |
Where it wins
- Broadest model and language selection of any TTS vendor, widely considered the quality benchmark
- Deep API/SDK ecosystem makes it the default backend for third-party voice-agent tools
Where it falls short
- Credit-based pricing is unpredictable: different models burn credits at different rates and overages add up in busy months
- Steep jump between tiers (Pro $99 to Scale $299) for what is mainly extra seats, and credits/rollover are forfeited immediately on downgrade or cancellation
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 9.5 | 2.85 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.5 | 1.63 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 |
| Maturity | 15% | 9.0 | 1.35 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 |
| Momentum | 5% | 9.5 | 0.48 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 8.3 | 8.30 |
Alternatives to ElevenLabs
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
FlikiFreemiumClosest match on capability
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Smallest.aiPaidClosest match on capability
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Hume AIFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $3/mo
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CartesiaFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $5/mo
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