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AssemblyAI vs ElevenLabs v3

AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs v3 are both Audio Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeAssemblyAIElevenLabs v3
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAssemblyAIElevenLabs
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.7
PricingPay-as-you-goPaid
PlatformsAPIWeb, API
Key featuresRecorded and streaming STT, Optional speaker diarization, Sentiment, topics and summariesAudio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • ElevenLabs v3 carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.5★).
  • AssemblyAI is Pay-as-you-go, while ElevenLabs v3 is Paid.
  • AssemblyAI runs on API; ElevenLabs v3 runs on Web, API.

AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs v3 at a glance

AssemblyAI

AssemblyAI

Speech APIs for recorded and streaming transcription, with optional speaker labels and transcript analysis that vary by model.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go

Editorial verdict

Choose by audio mode, language and add-ons, then test your own recordings before relying on the transcript or analysis.

Strengths

  • Different APIs for recorded and live audio
  • Documented analysis options over transcripts

Key features

  • Recorded and streaming STT
  • Optional speaker diarization
  • Sentiment, topics and summaries
  • Model-dependent language support

Best for

  • Reviewed interview transcription
  • Call analytics with human checks
Read the full AssemblyAI review →

ElevenLabs v3

ElevenLabs

Previous-generation ElevenLabs speech model with audio tags and multi-speaker dialogue, accessed through hosted text-to-speech tools or API.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Paid

Editorial verdict

Use the exact v3 model and voice terms when maintaining an existing workflow, and budget UI credits separately from API characters.

Strengths

  • Documented dialogue and delivery controls
  • UI and API access paths

Key features

  • Audio tags for delivery direction
  • Multi-speaker dialogue
  • 70+ documented languages

Best for

  • Reviewed character dialogue
  • Narration drafts
  • Multilingual voiceover evaluation
Read the full ElevenLabs v3 review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • AssemblyAI also lists: Recorded and streaming STT, Optional speaker diarization, Sentiment, topics and summaries, Model-dependent language support
  • ElevenLabs v3 also lists: Audio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages

Frequently asked questions

Is AssemblyAI or ElevenLabs v3 better?

By editorial score, ElevenLabs v3 scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Audio Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, AssemblyAI or ElevenLabs v3?

AssemblyAI is Pay-as-you-go and ElevenLabs v3 is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs v3 open source?

No — neither AssemblyAI nor ElevenLabs v3 is open source.

What platforms do AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs v3 support?

AssemblyAI supports API; ElevenLabs v3 supports Web, API.

What are the main features of AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs v3?

AssemblyAI: Recorded and streaming STT, Optional speaker diarization, Sentiment, topics and summaries, Model-dependent language support. ElevenLabs v3: Audio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages.

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