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ElevenLabs vs ElevenLabs v3

ElevenLabs 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

AttributeElevenLabsElevenLabs v3
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorElevenLabsElevenLabs
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, API
Key featuresWeb and API TTS, Instant and Professional cloning, Model-dependent languagesAudio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3 carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • ElevenLabs is Freemium, while ElevenLabs v3 is Paid.
  • ElevenLabs runs on Web, API; ElevenLabs v3 runs on Web, API.

ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3 at a glance

ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs

Hosted text-to-speech and authorized voice cloning through web tools and an API, with model- and plan-dependent options.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider ElevenLabs for hosted voice workflows when you can verify voice rights, review outputs and budget for model-specific credits. Establish quality on your own language samples before choosing a plan.

Strengths

  • Web and API text-to-speech workflows are documented
  • Instant and Professional cloning have distinct documented requirements
  • Billing documentation explains model- and channel-dependent credit use

Key features

  • Web and API TTS
  • Instant and Professional cloning
  • Model-dependent languages
  • Credit-based generation

Best for

  • Drafting narration with authorized text and voice, followed by human audio review
  • Prototyping API voice features with model-specific credit and retry limits
  • Comparing Instant and Professional cloning requirements before an authorized voice project
Read the full ElevenLabs 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.
  • ElevenLabs also lists: Web and API TTS, Instant and Professional cloning, Model-dependent languages, Credit-based generation
  • ElevenLabs v3 also lists: Audio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages

Frequently asked questions

Is ElevenLabs or ElevenLabs v3 better?

ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3 carry the same editorial score (4.7★), so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, ElevenLabs or ElevenLabs v3?

ElevenLabs is Freemium and ElevenLabs v3 is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3 open source?

No — neither ElevenLabs nor ElevenLabs v3 is open source.

What platforms do ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3 support?

ElevenLabs supports Web, API; ElevenLabs v3 supports Web, API.

What are the main features of ElevenLabs and ElevenLabs v3?

ElevenLabs: Web and API TTS, Instant and Professional cloning, Model-dependent languages, Credit-based generation. ElevenLabs v3: Audio tags for delivery direction, Multi-speaker dialogue, 70+ documented languages.

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