Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
ElevenLabsvsPlay.ht
ElevenLabs starts at $6/mo, 85% cheaper than Play.ht's $39/mo. ElevenLabs is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Play.ht's 4.5/5.
ElevenLabsvs Play.ht
★ 4.7/5+0.2 vs Play.ht
Only in ElevenLabs
- ✦ 29 languages
- ✦ Text to speech
- ✦ Speech to speech
✓ Free planFrom $6/mo(cheaper)1M+ users · est. 2022
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Play.htvs ElevenLabs
★ 4.5/5-0.2 vs ElevenLabs
Only in Play.ht
- ✦ 900+ voices
- ✦ 142 languages
- ✦ Ultra realistic voices
✓ Free planFrom $39/mo(pricier)100K+ users · est. 2019
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ElevenLabs
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Play.ht
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.4/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
ElevenLabsYes ✓
Play.htYes ✓
Feature Comparison
ElevenLabs uniquely offers 29 languages, Text to speech, Speech to speech. Play.ht uniquely offers 900+ voices, 142 languages, Ultra realistic voices. Both share 2 features including Voice cloning, API access.
Feature
ElevenLabs
Play.ht
Voice cloning
✓
✓
API access
✓
✓
29 languages
✓
✗
Text to speech
✓
✗
Speech to speech
✓
✗
Voice library
✓
✗
Dubbing
✓
✗
Audiobook creation
✓
✗
Real-time streaming
✓
✗
Custom voice training
✓
✗
Emotional control
✓
✗
Commercial license
✓
✗
900+ voices
✗
✓
142 languages
✗
✓
Ultra realistic voices
✗
✓
WordPress plugin
✗
✓
Podcast generation
✗
✓
Speed/pitch control
✗
✓
SSML support
✗
✓
Pronunciation dictionary
✗
✓
Emotion control
✗
✓
Streaming API
✗
✓
Total Features
12
12
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose ElevenLabs if you need:
- ✓ 29 languages
- ✓ Text to speech
- ✓ Speech to speech
- ✓ Voice library
- ✓ Dubbing
Choose Play.ht if you need:
- ✓ 900+ voices
- ✓ 142 languages
- ✓ Ultra realistic voices
- ✓ WordPress plugin
- ✓ Podcast generation
Pricing Comparison
ElevenLabs starts at $6/mo, 85% cheaper than Play.ht's $39/mo.
ElevenLabs Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 10K characters/mo
- • 3 custom voices
- • API access
StarterBest Value
$6/mo- • 30K characters/mo
- • 10 custom voices
- • Commercial license
Creator
$22/mo- • 100K characters/mo
- • 30 voices
- • Professional quality
Pro
$99/mo- • 500K characters/mo
- • 160 voices
- • Highest priority
Play.ht Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 3000 words/mo
- • 50+ voices
- • Standard quality
CreatorBest Value
$39/mo- • Unlimited words
- • Voice cloning
- • Premium voices
Pro
$99/mo- • Faster generation
- • API access
- • Commercial rights
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