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ElevenLabs

by ElevenLabs

Realistic AI voices, voice cloning and dubbing.

Free plan

Overview

ElevenLabs is an AI audio company known for natural-sounding text-to-speech. It also offers voice cloning, dubbing into other languages, sound effects and conversational voice agents.

What it does

ElevenLabs turns text into speech in many voices and languages, creates clones of voices you have rights to, dubs videos, and generates sound effects. Developers can use it through an API.

Main features

  • Text-to-speech in many languages
  • Voice cloning (with consent)
  • Dubbing
  • Sound effects
  • Developer API

Pricing

Free plan with a monthly character allowance for non-commercial use. Paid plans add commercial licensing, more characters and voice cloning.

Prices vary by country, currency and billing period and change often, so we don't quote figures. See current prices on the official pricing page.

Strengths and limitations

Our view — editorial assessment, not a claim by the developer.

Advantages

  • Very natural voices
  • Wide language support
  • Strong API for developers

Limitations

  • Commercial use requires a paid plan
  • Character limits go quickly on long content
  • Voice cloning raises consent issues

Best for

  • YouTube voiceovers
  • E-learning narration
  • Developers building voice apps

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ElevenLabs FAQs

Can I use ElevenLabs voices commercially?

Commercial use is tied to paid plans; check the current licence terms.

Can I clone someone else's voice?

Only with their permission. ElevenLabs' terms prohibit cloning voices you do not have rights to.

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