Overview
ElevenLabs is an AI-powered voice synthesis platform that generates natural-sounding speech from text using advanced neural networks. The platform specializes in creating realistic voiceovers, enabling voice cloning from audio samples, and providing multilingual text-to-speech capabilities. Language support varies by model, with the platform offering 70+ languages across its most comprehensive options.
Designed for content creators, publishers, game developers, and enterprises, ElevenLabs delivers broadcast-quality voice output suitable for audiobooks, video narration, conversational AI agents, and automated dubbing projects. The platform offers both a web-based studio interface and a comprehensive API for programmatic integration.
ElevenLabs is widely recognized for lifelike, expressive speech synthesis and emotional delivery. The platform provides flexible voice creation options: Instant Voice Cloning works with short audio samples, while Professional Voice Cloning produces higher-fidelity results from more extensive training material, making voice synthesis accessible to both individuals and large organizations.
Key Features
Multi-Model Voice Synthesis — Offers multiple AI models optimized for different use cases: Eleven v3 for maximum expressiveness, Flash v2.5 for near real-time applications with low latency, and Multilingual v2 for stable cross-language content, allowing users to balance quality, speed, and language support based on project requirements.
Voice Cloning — Creates custom voice models from audio samples. Instant Voice Cloning works with short samples and is available on Starter plans, while Professional Voice Cloning on higher tiers requires more extensive training material for higher-fidelity replication of voice characteristics including tone, accent, and speaking style.
Dubbing Features — Provides Automated Dubbing on the free tier and full Dubbing Studio on paid plans to translate and re-voice video content across multiple languages while preserving original speaker characteristics and emotional delivery, streamlining localization workflows for multimedia content.
Conversational AI Agents — Provides low-latency voice synthesis for interactive voice agents and chatbots. Each subscription tier includes monthly Agent minutes with per-minute overage rates that vary by plan, supporting real-time dialogue applications with natural-sounding responses.
Extensive Voice Library — Access to pre-designed voices across different ages, accents, and speaking styles, plus community-contributed voices, enabling quick deployment without custom voice training.
Granular Voice Control — Fine-tune voice output through stability, similarity boost, and style parameters via API, controlling consistency, expressiveness, and adherence to the original voice profile for precise audio production. Parameter availability varies by model.
Pricing & Plans
ElevenLabs uses a credit-based system where different features consume varying amounts of credits. Plans include monthly credit allocations, and higher tiers offer usage-based billing for additional usage at per-minute rates that vary by model and plan level.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Credits/Month | Key Features | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 10,000 | Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, Music, Agents, Automated Dubbing, API access, 3 Studio projects | Testing and personal experimentation |
| Starter | $5 | 30,000 | Adds commercial license, Instant Voice Cloning, 20 Studio projects, Dubbing Studio | Individual creators with commercial needs |
| Creator | $22 ($11 first month) | 100,000 | Professional Voice Cloning, 192 kbps audio quality, usage-based billing for additional minutes | Active content producers |
| Pro | $99 | 500,000 | All Creator features plus 44.1 kHz PCM audio output via API, usage-based billing at lower per-minute rates | Professional studios and agencies |
| Scale | $330 | 2,000,000 + 3 seats | Multi-seat workspace, increased usage limits, reduced overage rates | Startups and publishing teams |
| Business | $1,320 | 11,000,000 + 5 seats | Low-latency TTS, multiple professional voice clones, team management, lowest overage rates | Large production teams |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom SLAs, compliance features, dedicated support, volume discounts | Organizations with specific requirements |
Annual billing options provide additional discounts. Each subscription tier includes monthly minutes for Conversational AI Agents, with overage billed per minute at rates that vary by plan level. Additional costs may apply for features like text messaging depending on configuration.
Pricing and plan details were verified as of January 2026 and are subject to change.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Widely recognized for lifelike, natural-sounding voices with strong emotional expressiveness across multiple models
- Extensive language support covering 70+ languages in certain models, with quality varying by model and language pair
- Flexible API with granular voice parameter controls for professional audio production workflows
- Multiple model options optimizing for either quality or latency depending on application requirements
- Active development with significant R&D investment and regular feature enhancements
Cons:
- Usage costs can accumulate quickly depending on the model and features selected
- Voice outputs are nondeterministic and may vary between generations; consistency can be improved using the seed parameter
- Content moderation policies can result in unexpected rejections for certain text types without clear explanation
- Professional Voice Cloning requires verification and substantial training material
- Cloud-based service requires stable internet connection for all operations
Best For
- Content creators producing audiobooks, podcast narration, or video voiceovers who need broadcast-quality speech synthesis without recording studio access
- Game developers and interactive media producers requiring diverse character voices and dialogue generation for narrative content
- Localization teams managing multilingual video content who need to maintain voice consistency across dubbed versions
- Marketing agencies creating voice content at scale across multiple campaigns and client projects
- Developers building conversational AI applications requiring natural-sounding voice responses with low latency
- Publishers converting written content to audio format for accessibility or multi-format distribution
FAQ
Is there a free trial available?
ElevenLabs offers a free tier with 10,000 credits per month that provides access to core features including text-to-speech, API access, and studio projects. This allows evaluation of the platform without payment. The free tier includes usage restrictions and does not include commercial licensing.
What payment methods are accepted?
ElevenLabs accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for self-serve subscriptions. Enterprise plans may support alternative billing arrangements such as invoicing or purchase orders, which should be confirmed with the sales team.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Subscriptions can be canceled at any time through account settings and typically remain active until the end of the billing period. Credits reset monthly, but unused credits can roll over up to two months' worth on self-serve plans, subject to plan terms.
Is my data secure and private?
ElevenLabs processes audio and text data through cloud servers. The platform implements security measures for data in transit and at rest. Professional Voice Cloning includes verification and authorization safeguards to reduce misuse. Users should review the privacy policy for specific data retention and usage terms, especially for sensitive or proprietary content.
How accurate is the voice cloning feature?
Voice cloning accuracy depends on the quality and length of the training audio. Instant Voice Cloning can work with short samples of around 1-3 minutes, while Professional Voice Cloning requires substantially more data - at least 30 minutes of clean audio, with 2-3 hours recommended for best accuracy. Results are most accurate when the training audio has consistent recording quality, minimal background noise, and clear speech.
Which languages and accents are supported?
The platform supports over 70 languages depending on the model used. Eleven v3 provides the broadest language coverage. Flash v2 supports English only, while Flash v2.5 and Multilingual v2 cover 32 and 29 languages respectively. Accent support varies by language and voice model.
What are the character limits per request?
Character limits vary by model. Flash v2.5 supports up to 40,000 characters per request, Multilingual v2 supports approximately 10,000 characters, and Eleven v3 supports around 5,000 characters. For longer content, text must be split across multiple API requests.
Can I use generated voices for commercial projects?
Commercial usage requires at minimum the Starter plan which includes a commercial license. The free tier is restricted to personal and non-commercial use only. Higher tier plans provide expanded commercial rights. Users should verify that intended use cases comply with the platform's terms of service.
