Alternatives · AI Voices
MiniMax Audio alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MiniMax Audio alternative for most people is ElevenLabs (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of AI voice generators. It's also the best free one.
MiniMax Audio compared with 4 alternatives: ElevenLabs, Fish Audio, Cartesia and Murf.
MiniMax Audio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50 per month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly). 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax AudioThis tool | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| ElevenLabs | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fish Audio | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cartesia | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Murf | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
MiniMax Audio starts at $4.50 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
ElevenLabs scores higher without starting 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 MiniMax Audio
ElevenLabs
AI voice platform for speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents
- ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs also lists iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription and video generation.
Suits: Creators voicing videos, podcasts and audiobooks
Fish Audio
Voice cloning and text to speech with credit plans and an API
- Fish Audio starts at $11 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Fish Audio also covers transcription.
Suits: Creators who want cloned voices for videos and audiobooks
Cartesia
Low-latency speech models and voice agents for developers
- Cartesia starts at $5 per month for 100,000 credits, billed monthly.
- Cartesia also covers transcription.
Suits: Developers building real-time voice agents and phone bots
Murf
AI voiceover studio with dubbing, translation and a speech API
- Murf starts at $19 per month and up, billed annually.
- Murf has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike MiniMax Audio.
- Murf also covers transcription.
Suits: E-learning and corporate training voiceovers
Limits worth knowing in MiniMax Audio
- The page opens on yearly pricing; monthly-billed prices are $5, $17, $38 and $150, and a subscription cancelled early is not refunded for the paid period.
- Credits are a monthly allowance, and minutes shown are approximate for the HD model.
- Commercial rights for songs depend on the plan and on when they were generated; the page has a separate FAQ on this.
- API access is billed separately on the MiniMax platform site, not through these plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MiniMax Audio?
The alternatives to MiniMax Audio in this directory are ElevenLabs, Fish Audio, Cartesia and Murf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MiniMax Audio.
Is there a free alternative to MiniMax Audio?
Yes. ElevenLabs, Fish Audio and Cartesia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MiniMax Audio alternatives work on Android?
The MiniMax Audio listing does not include an Android app. ElevenLabs lists one.
Which MiniMax Audio alternatives work on iOS?
The MiniMax Audio listing does not include an iOS app. ElevenLabs lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.