ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is the most widely used AI voice platform. It turns text into strikingly realistic voiceovers, clones a voice from a few samples, dubs videos into other languages and powers voice agents that can answer the phone. Founded in 2022, the company serves content creators and large enterprises alike.

What can you do with ElevenLabs?

• Text to speech in 74 languages. The latest model, Eleven v4, is billed as the most expressive yet.
• Voice cloning: instant cloning from the Starter plan, professional cloning from Creator.
• Dubbing: translate a video into another language while keeping the original voice.
• Studio: produce audiobooks, podcasts and long-form voiceovers.
• Speech to text, sound effects, voice isolation and music generation.
• ElevenAgents: conversational voice agents for customer service or bookings.

ElevenLabs pricing in 2026

• Free: 10,000 credits per month, about 10 minutes of speech, no commercial use.
• Starter: $6 per month, 30,000 credits, commercial licence and instant voice cloning.
• Creator: $22 per month, 121,000 credits and professional voice cloning.
• Pro: $99 per month, 600,000 credits and high-quality audio via the API.
• Scale ($299) and Business ($990) for teams, plus custom Enterprise pricing.

First-month discounts are offered regularly.

Our verdict on ElevenLabs

Pros: the most convincing voice quality on the market across languages, and features that cover the whole audio chain, from voiceover to dubbing.

Cons: the credit system takes some working out, and large volumes get expensive quickly. Cloning a voice requires having the rights to it.

ElevenLabs alternatives

• Murf: an easy-to-use voiceover studio popular with businesses.
• Resemble AI: voice cloning and audio deepfake detection.
• Lovo AI: voiceovers and video editing in one tool.
• WellSaid: professional voices for training and e-learning.

Frequently asked questions

Is ElevenLabs free?

Yes. The free plan gives 10,000 credits per month, about 10 minutes of speech, without commercial rights. Commercial use starts with the Starter plan at $6 per month.

How many languages does ElevenLabs support?

74 languages for text to speech, with native voices and the option to clone a voice in your language.

Can I use ElevenLabs voices on YouTube?

Yes, from the Starter plan, which includes the commercial licence.

Key features

• Text to speech in 74 languages, with the Eleven v4 model.
• Instant and professional voice cloning.
• Video dubbing that keeps the original voice.
• Studio for audiobooks, podcasts and long-form voiceovers.
• Speech to text, sound effects and voice isolation.
• Music generation.
• ElevenAgents and API to build voice into your products.