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ElevenLabs alternatives
ElevenLabs compared with 9 alternatives: Murf, WellSaid, Respeecher, Cartesia, Typecast and 4 more.
ElevenLabs has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabsThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Murf | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| WellSaid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Respeecher | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Cartesia | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Typecast | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fliki | Free plan · from $28/mo | Yes | Web |
| Listnr | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| NaturalReader | Free plan · from $9.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Speechify | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
ElevenLabs starts at $5 a month and scores 3.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ElevenLabs
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Murf
AI voiceover studio with dubbing, translation and a speech API
- Murf starts at $19 per month and up, billed annually. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs has a free plan. Murf does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers video generation.
Suits: E-learning and corporate training voiceovers
- Free plan · from $10/mo
WellSaid
AI voiceover studio with voices licensed from paid voice actors
- WellSaid starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription, video generation and voice cloning.
Suits: Corporate training and e-learning voiceovers
- Free trial · from $18/mo
Respeecher
Voice cloning and speech-to-speech for film, TV, games and developers
- Respeecher starts at $18 per month for 30,000 characters, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs has a free plan. Respeecher does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: Film, TV and game studios that need a specific voice recreated
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Cartesia
Low-latency speech models and voice agents for developers
- Cartesia starts at $5 per month for 100,000 credits, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers video generation.
Suits: Developers building real-time voice agents and phone bots
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Typecast
AI voice generator with emotion controls, voice cloning and video
- Typecast starts at $5 per month for 30,000 download credits, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs has a free plan. Typecast does not, though it has a free trial.
- Typecast also covers video editing.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: YouTube, TikTok and faceless video creators
- Free plan · from $28/mo
Fliki
AI video and voiceover maker with voice cloning in 80+ languages
- Fliki starts at $28 per user / month for 180 credits, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription.
Suits: Faceless YouTube and social video channels
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Listnr
AI voiceover studio with voice cloning and podcast hosting
- Listnr starts at $19 per month for 20,000 credits, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs has a free plan. Listnr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ElevenLabs lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: YouTube creators and marketers who need voiceovers with commercial rights
- Free plan · from $9.92/mo
NaturalReader
Text-to-speech reader for listening to documents, with a voiceover app
- NaturalReader starts at $9.92 per month, billed annually ($20.90 billed monthly). ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Only NaturalReader lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only NaturalReader lists a browser extension.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: Students and readers who prefer to listen to documents and web pages
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Speechify
Text-to-speech reader for listening to documents and web pages
- Speechify starts at $29 per month, billed monthly. ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Only Speechify lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Speechify lists a browser extension.
- Speechify also covers dictation.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: Students and professionals who would rather listen than read
Limits worth knowing in ElevenLabs
- The Free plan has no commercial license or voice cloning; both start on Starter, and Professional Voice Cloning starts on Creator.
- One credit pool covers every product: text to speech costs about 1 credit per character, and dubbing 2,000 to 10,000 credits per minute.
- Professional Voice Clones are limited to your own voice and need a voice check; for instant clones you must confirm you have the right and consent.
- Unused credits roll over for up to two months on paid plans, but downgrading or cancelling forfeits them at the end of the cycle.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ElevenLabs?
The alternatives to ElevenLabs in this directory are Murf, WellSaid, Respeecher, Cartesia, Typecast, Fliki, Listnr, NaturalReader and Speechify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ElevenLabs.
Is there a free alternative to ElevenLabs?
Yes. WellSaid, Cartesia, Fliki, NaturalReader and Speechify have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ElevenLabs alternatives work on Windows?
The ElevenLabs listing does not include a Windows app. NaturalReader and Speechify list one.
Which ElevenLabs alternatives work on macOS?
The ElevenLabs listing does not include a macOS app. NaturalReader and Speechify list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.