Overview
ElevenLabs is an AI audio company that builds speech synthesis and voice models. Its platform covers text to speech, voice cloning, speech to text, dubbing into other languages and sound effects.
Creators use it to narrate videos, audiobooks and podcasts, while developers use its API to add voice to apps and build conversational voice agents. It supports a wide range of languages and a library of shared voices.
Key features
- Text to speechGenerates natural-sounding speech in many languages and voices.
- Voice cloningCreate a custom voice from recorded samples, with consent safeguards.
- DubbingTranslate and re-voice audio or video while keeping the original speaker style.
- Voice agentsBuild real-time conversational agents for support or apps.
- API and SDKsProgrammatic access for developers integrating speech into products.
Best for
- Video creators and publishers needing narration or voiceover
- Developers adding speech or voice agents to applications
- Media teams localising content into multiple languages
Pricing
Freemium. Free tier with a small monthly character allowance; paid tiers scale by credits, with commercial use and higher-quality options.
| Plan | What you get |
|---|---|
| Free | Limited monthly credits for trying text to speech. |
| Starter and Creator | More credits, commercial licence and voice cloning. |
| Pro and above | Higher volumes and higher-quality audio output. |
| Enterprise | Custom volume, security and support terms. |
Prices and plan limits change often. Check the official website for current pricing. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very natural, expressive voice output
- Broad language coverage and dubbing support
- Well-documented API for developers
Cons
- Credit-based pricing can get expensive at high volume
- Voice cloning raises consent and misuse concerns that require care
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Try ElevenLabs
Free tier with a small monthly character allowance; paid tiers scale by credits, with commercial use and higher-quality options.