ElevenLabs vs Speechify
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | ElevenLabs | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.5 | ★ 4 |
| Pricing | $5-99/mo | $139/year |
| Type | freemium | freemium |
| Company | ElevenLabs | Speechify |
| Founded | 2022 | 2017 |
ElevenLabs Features
- •Text-to-speech
- •Voice cloning
- •Dubbing
- •API
Speechify Features
- •Text-to-speech
- •Speed control
- •Mobile app
- •Chrome extension
ElevenLabs Pros
- ✓Most realistic voices
- ✓Voice cloning
- ✓Multiple languages
ElevenLabs Cons
- ✗Can be expensive
- ✗Ethical concerns
- ✗Limited free tier
Speechify Pros
- ✓Great for reading
- ✓Mobile app
- ✓Speed control
Speechify Cons
- ✗Expensive yearly
- ✗Quality varies
- ✗Limited voices free
The Verdict
ElevenLabs (by ElevenLabs, founded 2022) and Speechify (by Speechify, founded 2017) both compete in the audio space, but they serve slightly different needs. Both tools offer 4 core features, but their strengths differ. ElevenLabs excels at text-to-speech, whereas Speechify puts more emphasis on speed control. Both ElevenLabs and Speechify are excellent for Accessibility. However, ElevenLabs has a distinct advantage for Voiceovers and Audiobooks. On the other hand, Speechify is better suited for Reading assistance and Learning. ElevenLabs is particularly popular among Content creators and Authors, while Speechify tends to attract Students and Professionals. Both tools operate on a freemium model starting at $5-99/mo, making cost a non-factor in your decision. No tool is perfect. ElevenLabs's main limitation is can be expensive, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Speechify's biggest drawback is expensive yearly. We recommend ElevenLabs as the stronger overall choice (4.5 vs 4). It pulls ahead with stronger text-to-speech capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on text-to-speech, Speechify remains a highly capable alternative.
- • You prioritize text-to-speech
- • You prioritize voice cloning
- • You prioritize text-to-speech
- • You prioritize speed control