ElevenLabs

Free

High-quality text-to-speech and voice cloning.

FreeFree tier

Inputs: text, audioOutputs: audio

Type

Open Source

Visit Website GitHub (40 stars)

About ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company that provides ultra-realistic text-to-speech, voice cloning, music generation, sound effects, speech-to-text, dubbing, and voice design capabilities. It offers three core platforms: ElevenCreative for content creation (speech, video, music, sound effects), ElevenAgents for building conversational AI agents, and ElevenAPI for developers to integrate AI audio models. The platform supports over 70 languages, offers a library of 10,000+ voices, and allows voice customization via prompt or cloning. It is trusted by leading enterprises such as Twilio, Disney, and NVIDIA. Pricing includes a free tier and paid plans starting at $6/month, with credits shared across all products.

Key Features

Text-to-speech with 70+ languages and expressive control

Voice cloning (instant and professional)

AI music generation for any genre or style

Sound effects generation and library

Speech-to-text and voice isolator

Dubbing and video localization (automatic and studio)

Voice design from prompts

Conversational AI agent platform (ElevenAgents)

All-in-one creative studio for speech, video, music, and images

API access for developers with low-latency options

Pros & Cons

Pros

Ultra-realistic and expressive speech output
Supports over 70 languages with multilingual models
Comprehensive suite: TTS, music, SFX, voice cloning, dubbing
Free tier available to try core features
Enterprise-grade reliability used by major companies
Developer-friendly API with detailed documentation
Continuous innovation with new models and features
Dedicated safety team and multi-layered misuse prevention

Cons

Free tier limited to 10,000 credits per month
High-quality features and professional cloning require paid plans
Credit-based pricing can be complex to predict costs
Not open-source; proprietary platform and models
Voice cloning raises ethical and misuse concerns (though safeguards exist)

Best For

Audiobook and podcast narrationAdvertising and brand voiceoversCartoon and video game character voicesConversational AI for customer service agentsSocial media content creationE-learning and training modulesMusic and sound design for films and gamesReal-time voice assistants and chatbots

FAQ

How much does each plan cost and what is included?

Monthly pricing: Free $0 (10,000 credits), Starter $6 (30,000 credits), Creator $22 (121,000 credits), Pro $99 (600,000 credits), Scale $299 (1,800,000 credits, 3 seats), Business $990 (6,000,000 credits, 10 seats), Enterprise custom. Credits are shared across all products.

How do text characters and credits work?

Each text character generated consumes credits. For V2 Multilingual models, 1 character = 1 credit. For Flash/Turbo models, discounted pricing applies (0.5–1 credit per character).

How many credits does each product use?

Approximate credit costs: Text to Speech 1 credit/character; Speech to Text 330 credits/minute; Eleven Music 900 credits/minute; Sound Effects 200 credits/generation; Voice Changer/Isolator 1,000 credits/minute; Dubbing 2,000–10,000 credits/minute depending on mode.