ElevenLabs — review and analysis

Name: ElevenLabs
Brand: ElevenLabs

IN SHORT

The go-to AI voice platform: ultra-realistic text-to-speech, voice cloning and multi-language dubbing.

Market-leading voice quality
Voice cloning and multi-language dubbing
Large voice library
Good developer API

4.4 /5

Our rating

THE BRAND

Company: ElevenLabs
Headquarters: London (UK)
Founded: 2022
Average rating: G2 4.5/5 · Capterra 4.7/5 · Trustpilot 3.1/5
Funding: ~$11B valuation (2026)
Best for: Creators, audiobooks and voiceovers

Industry presence

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ANALYSIS

Our experience with ElevenLabs

What it offers

Top-quality voice: ultra-realistic text-to-speech, voice cloning and dubbing into dozens of languages, with a good developer API.

Pricing

Free plan (no commercial use); paid plans from ~$5/mo (Starter) and Creator (~$22/mo), which unlocks professional cloning.

Ratings & reputation

Very well rated for quality: 4.5/5 on G2 and 4.7/5 on Capterra, used by much of the Fortune 500. Trustpilot ~3.1/5 over credit and billing complaints.

Who is it for?

Ideal for content creators, studios and developers who need realistic voices or cloning across many languages.

PROS & CONS

The good and the bad

Market-leading voice quality
Voice cloning and multi-language dubbing
Large voice library
Good developer API

Free plan has no commercial use
Credit-based usage gets pricey at scale
No classic affiliate program

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ElevenLabs

What is ElevenLabs?

ElevenLabs is an AI voice platform: it turns text into very realistic speech, clones voices and dubs videos into dozens of languages. It is a go-to for creators, audiobooks and voiceovers.

Is ElevenLabs free?

It has a free plan (limited credits, no commercial licence). Paid plans start around $5/mo (Starter) and the Creator plan is about $22/mo. Check the current price.

Does ElevenLabs allow voice cloning?

Yes. From the Creator plan it allows professional voice cloning, plus a large voice library and support for dozens of languages.

Can I use the voices commercially?

A commercial licence is included from the paid plans (Starter and up); the free plan does not include commercial rights. Check the current terms on their site.

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VERDICT

Is ElevenLabs right for you?

The go-to AI voice platform: ultra-realistic text-to-speech, voice cloning and multi-language dubbing.

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