Turn text into speech
You paste a text, choose a voice, and click. Two sliders, “Stability” and “Similarity,” set whether the voice is steadier or more expressive.
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ElevenLabs pricing, use cases, and first steps
ElevenLabs makes synthetic voices. You paste a text, choose a voice, and get a recording that sounds like a voice actor’s. It can also dub a video into another language, transcribe a recording, and read your documents aloud on your phone.
ElevenLabs has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Starter, $6 per month. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
ElevenLabsYour text read by a realistic voice, in the language you choose- Vendor
- ElevenLabs (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Starter, $6 per month
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What ElevenLabs does
Who it’s for: people who produce videos, training, or presentations and have neither a studio nor a voice actor on hand.
Eleven v4: voices that act out the text
The voice model released in late September 2026 conveys emotions better. You can slip an acting cue in brackets into the text, for example [whispers] for a whisper or [laughs] for a laugh.
Dub a video into another language
You provide a video or an audio file. It translates the speech and says it again in the other language, keeping each person’s voice. It accepts a file up to 2 GB and 180 minutes, or a link to an online video.
Also
- Transcribe a recording
- Clone a voice
- Studio: long-form content
- ElevenReader: listen instead of reading
- Sound effects, music, audio cleanup
ElevenLabs pricing
ElevenLabs publishes its prices in dollars. Credits per plan checked on October 4, 2026 on the pricing page; there, ElevenLabs gives the benchmark of 1,000 credits for one minute of voice. The same page shows 3 Studio projects for the free plan; the vendor’s help center still says 5. The first month is discounted until October 18, 2026 (Starter at $1, Creator at $11). On the French App Store, Creator costs €25.00 per month or €249.99 per year. Unused credits roll over, up to a limit of two months. ElevenReader has its own subscription, Ultra: $11 per month or $99 per year.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Trying it, making a mockup |
| Starter Recommended to start | $6 per month | Publishing your first company voice-overs |
| Creator | $22 per month | Producing audio content every week |
| Pro | $99 per month | High volumes: training, audiobooks |
| Scale and Business | from $299 per month | Production teams |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
10,000 credits per month, or 10 minutes of voice according to ElevenLabs. Access to the voice library, dubbing, and Studio with a watermark. No commercial use rights, and you must credit ElevenLabs when you publish a recording.
Nova’s advice
Try it for free to choose your voices. As soon as the recording serves your company (a published video, training, advertising), get at least Starter: the free plan does not give you that right. Move to Creator if you run short of credits or want a professional clone of your voice.
Free or paid: how usage is counted
Every text read aloud costs credits: plan on 1,000 credits for one minute of voice.
A first try, in 5 minutes
Your data. By default, what you send can be used to improve ElevenLabs’ models. A setting lets you opt out.
What it does less well
- The free plan does not allow any commercial use. A recording created on the free plan stays non-commercial, even if you subscribe later.
- Every generation uses credits, including failed attempts. Only two regenerations of the same text, with the same voice, are free within two hours.
Have three voices read your video scriptElevenLabs- Open the “Text to Speech” page in ElevenLabs.
- Paste the text below into the large input area, or your own (2,500 characters at most on the free plan).
- At the bottom left, open the voice panel and choose a voice in your language.
- Click “Generate,” then listen.
- Switch voices and run it two more times to compare. Download the version you prefer: the file is an MP3.
The prompt to copy
Welcome to this module. In five minutes, you will know how to enter an expense report, attach the receipt, and track your reimbursement. Let’s start by opening the app.
Jobs that use ElevenLabs
In the starter kit for one job.
Alternatives to ElevenLabs
HeyGen
If you also want the picture: a virtual presenter who reads your text on screen.
Gemini Notebook
To get an audio summary of your documents, as a discussion between two voices.
Wispr Flow
For the reverse path: speak and get written text.
Frequently asked questions about ElevenLabs
How much does ElevenLabs cost?
Free: $0; Starter: $6 per month; Creator: $22 per month; Pro: $99 per month; Scale and Business: from $299 per month. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use ElevenLabs for free?
Yes. 10,000 credits per month, or 10 minutes of voice according to ElevenLabs. Access to the voice library, dubbing, and Studio with a watermark. No commercial use rights, and you must credit ElevenLabs when you publish a recording.
What happens to my data with ElevenLabs?
By default, what you send can be used to improve ElevenLabs’ models. A setting lets you opt out.
What are the alternatives to ElevenLabs?
HeyGen: If you also want the picture: a virtual presenter who reads your text on screen. Gemini Notebook: To get an audio summary of your documents, as a discussion between two voices. Wispr Flow: For the reverse path: speak and get written text.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 3, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.