AudioPen
ElevenLabs
| Feature | AudioPen | ElevenLabs |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $99/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | writers, thinkers, busy-professionals, note-takers | content-creators, podcasters, audiobook-producers, developers, game-studios |
| Founded | 2023 | 2022 |
| Voice To Text | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Rewriting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multiple Styles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tag Organization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multilingual | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text To Speech | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voice Cloning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dubbing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voice Library | ✗ | ✓ |
| Speech To Speech | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sound Effects | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ AudioPen Pros
- Transforms messy voice notes into polished text
- One-time payment (lifetime access)
- Multiple output styles
- Works in 50+ languages
✗ AudioPen Cons
- Limited editing capabilities
- No team features
- Recording length limited on free tier
✓ ElevenLabs Pros
- Most natural-sounding TTS available
- Instant voice cloning from samples
- 29+ languages supported
- Excellent API for developers
✗ ElevenLabs Cons
- Credits consumed quickly with long content
- Voice cloning raises ethical concerns
- Premium voices require paid plans
The Verdict
AudioPen is built for writers and thinkers, with a focus on voice-to-text and ai-rewriting. ElevenLabs targets content creators and podcasters and leads with text-to-speech and voice-cloning.
On pricing, ElevenLabs is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $99/mo for AudioPen. That $94/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, ElevenLabs offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while AudioPen takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.