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Camb.aiMost similar to ElevenLabs in what it does, its category and its price.
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Resemble AIHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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SayVocalFrom $4.9/mo, against from $5/mo for ElevenLabs.
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Narration BoxRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 4.6 for ElevenLabs.
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At a glance
Green means better than ElevenLabs, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ElevenLabsBaseline | 4.6 | $5/mo | Yes | The voice model other TTS tools get compared against | |
| Camb.ai | 4.2−0.4 | $5/moSame price | Yes | Dubbing that keeps the original speaker's actual voice | vs ElevenLabs |
| SayVocal | 3.5−1.1 | $4.9/mo$0.1 less | Yes | Compare AI voices and text-to-speech outputs before choosing. | vs ElevenLabs |
 EaseVoice | 3.6−1.0 | Free | Yes | AI voice studio with 200+ voices in 10 languages for free text-to-speech, plus voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio and voice design from a written description. | vs ElevenLabs |
 AIVocal | 3.4−1.2 | Free | Yes | A thousand voices across 24 languages, plus most of the rest of the audio stack. | vs ElevenLabs |
 SpeechGen | 3.7−0.9 | Free | Yes | Text to speech, voice cloning, transcription and subtitle-to-audio in one toolkit, with 2,000 free characters to start. | vs ElevenLabs |
| Resemble AI | 4.3−0.3 | $30/mo$25 more | Yes | A voice cloning company that also builds deepfake detection | vs ElevenLabs |
| Narration Box | 3.8−0.8 | $7.5/mo$2.5 more | Yes | AI text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages, audiobook tools and published consent rules. | vs ElevenLabs |
 Deepdub AI | 3.5−1.1 | Not listed | No | A voice performance on demand, not just text-to-speech - Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 delivers expressive, ~125ms-latency speech and voice cloning across 100+ languages. | vs ElevenLabs |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ElevenLabs.
Camb.ai
4.2$5/mo
vs ElevenLabsSame price−0.4
Dubbing that keeps the original speaker's actual voice.
- Voice-preserving dubbing across many languages
- BOLI translation and voice model
- Built for media and entertainment catalog localization
Genuinely preserves original speaker voice, not a generic substitute
Full value shows most at catalog scale, not single clips
SayVocal
3.5$4.9/mo
vs ElevenLabs$0.1 less−1.1
Compare AI voices and text-to-speech outputs before choosing.
- Text-to-speech with 300+ voices across 140+ language locales
- Side-by-side comparison of several voices on the same script
- 3 free generations a day, up to 1,000 characters each
Comparing voices on your own script beats guessing from sample clips
Each render caps at 1,000 characters on every plan
EaseVoice
3.6Free
vs ElevenLabs−1.0
AI voice studio with 200+ voices in 10 languages for free text-to-speech, plus voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio and voice design from a written description.
- 200+ voices across 10 languages
- Free text-to-speech with live preview
- Voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio on Pro
Free text-to-speech is available before paying
Pro plan prices could not be read from the pricing page
AIVocal
3.4Free
vs ElevenLabs−1.2
A thousand voices across 24 languages, plus most of the rest of the audio stack.
- 1,000+ voices across 24 languages
- Voice cloning and a voice designer
- Podcast and audiobook generators
Audiobook and podcast generation are the right long-form uses of a voice engine
Very wide surface, each part facing focused specialists
SpeechGen
3.7Free
vs ElevenLabs−0.9
Text to speech, voice cloning, transcription and subtitle-to-audio in one toolkit, with 2,000 free characters to start.
- Text to speech across a large voice library
- Voice cloning
- Audio, video and YouTube transcription
Covers generation and transcription rather than one direction only
Clone only your own voice or one with documented permission
Resemble AI
4.3$30/mo
vs ElevenLabs$25 more−0.3
A voice cloning company that also builds deepfake detection.
- Real-time voice conversion and cloning
- Localize feature for AI dubbing
- Emotion control over generated speech
Rare combination of voice cloning and deepfake detection from the same vendor
Consumer-facing interface is less polished than API-first competitors' back end
Narration Box
3.8$7.5/mo
vs ElevenLabs$2.5 more−0.8
AI text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages, audiobook tools and published consent rules.
- Text to speech with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages and accents
- Emotion, pacing, pronunciation and pause controls
- Voice cloning from a 30 to 60 second sample
Voice-cloning consent rules and prohibited uses are published
Free exports are watermarked and low quality
Deepdub AI
3.5Not listed
vs ElevenLabs−1.1
A voice performance on demand, not just text-to-speech - Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 delivers expressive, ~125ms-latency speech and voice cloning across 100+ languages.
- Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 model, tied for #1 in expressivity benchmarks
- ~125ms end-to-end real-time voice latency
- Voice cloning and speech-to-speech translation
Real-time latency figures (~125ms) are unusually specific for a voice AI product
Enterprise pricing isn't disclosed upfront
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ElevenLabs free?
ElevenLabs has a free plan, and paid plans start from $5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to ElevenLabs?
Resemble AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Camb.ai, Narration Box, SpeechGen.
What is the cheapest alternative to ElevenLabs?
Among paid plans, SayVocal has the lowest starting price (from $4.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Resemble AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.