Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
Play.htvsElevenLabs
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.
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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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.ht
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.4/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
ElevenLabs
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Play.htYes ✓
ElevenLabsYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Play.ht uniquely offers 900+ voices, 142 languages, Ultra realistic voices. ElevenLabs uniquely offers 29 languages, Text to speech, Speech to speech. Both share 2 features including Voice cloning, API access.
Feature
Play.ht
ElevenLabs
Voice cloning
✓
✓
API access
✓
✓
900+ voices
✓
✗
142 languages
✓
✗
Ultra realistic voices
✓
✗
WordPress plugin
✓
✗
Podcast generation
✓
✗
Speed/pitch control
✓
✗
SSML support
✓
✗
Pronunciation dictionary
✓
✗
Emotion control
✓
✗
Streaming API
✓
✗
29 languages
✗
✓
Text to speech
✗
✓
Speech to speech
✗
✓
Voice library
✗
✓
Dubbing
✗
✓
Audiobook creation
✗
✓
Real-time streaming
✗
✓
Custom voice training
✗
✓
Emotional control
✗
✓
Commercial license
✗
✓
Total Features
12
12
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Play.ht if you need:
- ✓ 900+ voices
- ✓ 142 languages
- ✓ Ultra realistic voices
- ✓ WordPress plugin
- ✓ Podcast generation
Choose ElevenLabs if you need:
- ✓ 29 languages
- ✓ Text to speech
- ✓ Speech to speech
- ✓ Voice library
- ✓ Dubbing
Pricing Comparison
ElevenLabs starts at $6/mo, 85% cheaper than Play.ht's $39/mo.
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
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
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