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ElevenLabs alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ElevenLabs: free plan has no commercial license, and credits are used fast on long audiobooks or dubbing. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ElevenLabs, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Descript currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Speechify logoSpeechifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +34 of 452.2
2HeyGen logoHeyGenFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 548.9
  1. Speechify logo

    1. SpeechifyTop pick

    Best for: Students and busy readers who want natural voices across phone, browser and computer

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ElevenLabs

    Better if you mainly want to listen to documents and articles read aloud.

    Pros

    • Available on almost every platform, including Chrome and Edge extensions
    • Large library of natural voices in many languages on Premium
    • Camera scanning turns printed pages into audio
    • Fast playback speeds for skimming

    Cons

    • Free plan has only robotic voices and slower playback
    • Premium is expensive when paid monthly
    • Subscription only; no one-time purchase
    Visit Speechify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Speechify a good ElevenLabs alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $29/month or $139/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 1.5x speed
    Checked Nov 1, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voices
    1,000+ on Premium
    Checked Nov 1, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    60+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. HeyGen logo

    2. HeyGen

    Best for: Marketers and creators who want avatar-led videos and fast video translation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from ElevenLabs

    Adds an on-screen avatar and lip-synced video translation on top of the voice.

    Pros

    • Large library of stock avatars plus custom avatars of yourself
    • Video translation with voice cloning and lip-sync in many languages
    • Free plan to test before paying
    • API and integrations with Zapier, Make and HubSpot on higher plans

    Cons

    • Free videos are capped at one minute and carry a watermark
    • Credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict
    • Team features such as SSO and shared workspaces need Business or Enterprise
    Visit HeyGen Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HeyGen a good ElevenLabs alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 videos per month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $29/month (Creator)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $149/month plus $20 per seat
    Checked Nov 1, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    175 languages and dialects
    Checked Nov 1, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stock avatars
    500+ on the free plan
    Checked Nov 1, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ElevenLabs alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Descript logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for most people

Descript

Combines voice cloning with a full audio and video editor driven by the transcript.

Speechify logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Speechify

Better if you mainly want to listen to documents and articles read aloud.

Descript logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for Mac

Descript

Combines voice cloning with a full audio and video editor driven by the transcript.

Descript logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for Windows

Descript

Combines voice cloning with a full audio and video editor driven by the transcript.

HeyGen logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for iPhone and Android

HeyGen

Adds an on-screen avatar and lip-synced video translation on top of the voice.

Descript logo

Best ElevenLabs alternative for working in the browser

Descript

Combines voice cloning with a full audio and video editor driven by the transcript.

ElevenLabs alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ElevenLabs?

Descript ranks first right now. Combines voice cloning with a full audio and video editor driven by the transcript. Speechify and HeyGen follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ElevenLabs?

Yes. Descript (free plan + paid), Speechify (free plan + paid) and HeyGen (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ElevenLabs?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from ElevenLabs?

The complaints we hear most: free plan has no commercial license; credits are used fast on long audiobooks or dubbing; professional voice cloning needs the Creator plan or higher.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ElevenLabs, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.