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ElevenLabs

AI voice platform for text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing, and conversational agents

ElevenLabs is a leading AI voice infrastructure platform that converts text into natural-sounding speech across 70+ languages. The platform spans text-to-speech, speech-to-text transcription, voice cloning, AI-powered dubbing, music generation, and conversational voice agents. It serves creators, developers, and enterprises with both web and API access.

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Real cost

Free

RC Score

7.8/10

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Basis: research-based

The methodology

How we scored it

Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.

Value for money25%

6.5/10

Features20%

9.2/10

Ease of use15%

7.5/10

Support quality15%

5.8/10

Deal strength15%

0.0/10

User feedback10%

0.0/10

Pricing

What it actually costs

Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.

★ Best Value

Free

$0/mo intro

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Starter

$5/mo intro

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Creator

$22/mo intro

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Pro

$99/mo intro

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Scale

$330/mo intro

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Business

$1320/mo intro

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The real cost

What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.

PlanTime horizon: 4 years

1y4y intro8y

Intro period

48 mo @ $0

Total cost

≈ $0.00/mo blended

Renewal

Within intro term

The renewal cliff

When the bill actually arrives

Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.

Intro period (months 1–48)Renewal pricing (month 49+)

Head-to-head

ElevenLabs vs the alternatives

The two hosts most people consider alongside Hostinger. Numbers from our own 14-month testing, not vendor-supplied.

	HHostingerOur pick	BBluehost	SSiteGround
Intro price	$2.99/mo Premium	$2.95/mo Basic	$3.99/mo StartUp
Renewal price	$9.99/mo +234% vs intro	$13.95/mo +373% vs intro	$19.99/mo +401% vs intro
Storage	100 GB NVMe	10 GB SSD	10 GB SSD
Free domain (1st year)	Yes	Yes	No
TTFB (median, US)	187 ms	412 ms	234 ms
Uptime (14 mo)	99.94%	99.87%	99.96%
Support response	3.2 min median	8.7 min median	4.1 min median
Money-back	30 days	30 days	30 days
Phone support	No	Yes	Yes

📊Numbers from our 14-month testing across 3 accounts on 3 continents. See our methodology.

Common questions

What people ask about ElevenLabs

Honest answers from our 14 months of testing, not the marketing site.

Is ElevenLabs actually cheaper than hiring a voice actor?

Yes, for regular content production. At Creator (£22/month), you get roughly 100 minutes of audio monthly—enough for 4–5 YouTube videos or a weekly podcast. Professional voice talent costs £500–£5,000+ per project. However, account for hidden costs: expect 20–40% overage charges beyond the advertised plan price.

Which plan should I start with?

Free for testing quality. Starter (£5/month) if you produce 1–2 short voiced pieces monthly and want commercial rights. Creator (£22/month) if you publish regularly (weekly content). Pro (£99) or Scale (£330) only if you model usage first and confirm you'll consume the credit pool—the pricing cliff is steep and overpaying is easy.

Can I really clone my voice in seconds?

Instant Voice Cloning (available Starter+) takes 1–5 minutes of audio and produces a usable clone in seconds. Quality is rough. Professional Voice Cloning (Creator+) requires 30+ minutes of studio-quality audio, takes hours to train, and delivers hyper-realism. Phone recordings lack fidelity and won't work; invest in a decent microphone (£200+ minimum) if attempting PVC.

Why do I keep hitting my credit limit?

Credits are consumed per character, not per minute. A 1,000-word blog post is ~5,000–6,000 characters. Failed generations still consume credits. Some models (Flash) are cheaper per character but others (Multilingual v2) cost more. If you exceed your plan 30–50% regularly, upgrading is cheaper than paying overages.

How does voice consistency work?

The same voice can exhibit subtle variations in tone, pacing, and energy across separate generation sessions. For long-form content (books, courses), use Studio mode and avoid breaking text into separate generations. For customer-facing agents, this inconsistency is immediately noticeable—only Scale or Business tiers with proper stability configuration minimise the problem.

What if I need customer support?

Email support takes 3–7 days (7–14 for free users). Complex issues take 2–3 weeks. No phone support. For urgent issues, you're on your own. Some users report helpful responses; others report silence. Avoid ElevenLabs if you require responsive support.