ElevenLabs
Speechify
| Feature | ElevenLabs | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $11.58/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | content-creators, podcasters, audiobook-producers, developers, game-studios | students, adhd-learners, commuters, visually-impaired |
| Founded | 2022 | 2017 |
| Text To Speech | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice Cloning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dubbing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Speech To Speech | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sound Effects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Natural Voices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Speed Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ocr Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chrome Extension | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offline Listening | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Speechify Pros
- Natural-sounding voices
- Works with any text
- Speed control
- Cross-platform
✗ Speechify Cons
- Premium required for best voices
- Limited free
- Occasional pronunciation issues
The Verdict
ElevenLabs is built for content creators and podcasters, with a focus on text-to-speech and voice-cloning. Speechify targets students and adhd learners and leads with text-to-speech and natural-voices.
On pricing, ElevenLabs is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $11.58/mo for Speechify. That $6.58/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.
ElevenLabs edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, ElevenLabs offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Speechify takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: ElevenLabs has a slight overall edge — but if natural-sounding voices matters most to you, Speechify may still be the right call.