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Typecast alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll AI voice generators

Top picks

  • ElevenLabs logo

    Best overall

    ElevenLabs

    Starting price: $6 per month (Starter)

  • Murf AI logo

    Best free option

    Murf AI

    API price: $0.01 per minute (Falcon voice agents)

Common reasons people leave Typecast: free downloads are limited and need attribution, and emotion controls and intonation require the Pro plan or above. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Typecast, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ElevenLabs currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ElevenLabs logoElevenLabsFree plan + paid$6 per month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 668.8
2Murf AI logoMurf AIFree plan + paid$0.01 per minute (Falcon voice agents)NoWeb5 of 564.8
3WellSaid logoWellSaidFree plan + paid$10 a month, billed annually (Starter)NoWeb7 of 761.8
4Cartesia logoCartesiaFree plan + paid$5/month (Pro)NoWeb5 of 557.5
5Speechify logoSpeechifyFree plan + paid$29 a month, or $139 billed yearly (Premium)NoWeb, iOS, Android +34 of 451.2
  1. ElevenLabs logo

    1. ElevenLabsTop pick

    Best for: Creators and developers who need realistic AI voiceovers, voice clones or dubbing

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Typecast

    More natural narration voices and dubbing, with a larger free monthly allowance.

    Pros

    • Very natural, expressive voices across 90+ languages
    • Large voice library plus instant and professional voice cloning
    • Dubbing, music and sound effects in the same subscription
    • Well-documented API used by many apps

    Cons

    • Free plan has no commercial license
    • Credits are used fast on long audiobooks or dubbing
    • Professional voice cloning needs the Creator plan or higher
    Visit ElevenLabs Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is ElevenLabs a good Typecast alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10,000 credits/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $6 per month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    90+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice library
    17,500+ voices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Creator plan
    $22 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $99 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Murf AI logo

    2. Murf AI

    Best for: Training and marketing teams making polished voiceovers for slides and videos

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Typecast

    Voiceover studio built for presentations and training videos, with team features.

    Pros

    • Fine control over pitch, speed, pauses and pronunciation
    • Integrations with Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides and Captivate
    • Low per-minute API pricing for voice agents
    • Voices built with paid voice actors

    Cons

    • Free plan has no commercial license and no downloads
    • Fewer languages than some rivals (35+)
    • Pricing page needs JavaScript and plans change often
    Visit Murf AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Murf AI a good Typecast alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 minutes of voice generation, no commercial licence
    Checked Nov 8, 2026murf.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Voices and languages
    200+ voices, 35+ languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026murf.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    API price
    $0.01 per minute (Falcon voice agents)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026murf.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Canva, PowerPoint, Captivate
    Checked Nov 8, 2026murf.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Dubbing
    40+ languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026murf.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WellSaid logo

    3. WellSaid

    Best for: Corporate training and marketing teams that need consistent, cleared AI voiceovers

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Typecast

    Polished commercial voices for corporate content where character voices aren't needed.

    Pros

    • Unlimited generation and retakes on paid plans; you pay for downloaded minutes
    • Voices come from licensed voice actors, with content moderation
    • Adobe Premiere Pro and Express integrations
    • Enterprise security with SOC 2 reports and SSO

    Cons

    • Only English voices on individual plans; other languages need Enterprise
    • Free tier has no commercial rights
    • Smaller voice library than consumer-focused rivals
    Visit WellSaid Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is WellSaid a good Typecast alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 a month, billed annually (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly Pro price
    $49/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Adobe Premiere Pro and Express
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 reports (Enterprise)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $33 a month billed annually, or $49 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $160 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wellsaidlabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Cartesia logo

    4. Cartesia

    Best for: Developers building real-time voice agents or apps that need fast TTS

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Typecast

    Developer-first, low-latency TTS API if real-time apps matter more than an editor.

    Pros

    • TTS, STT and voice agents under one account and one credit system
    • Free tier plus low-cost paid tiers with commercial use
    • On-premise and VPC deployment available for enterprises

    Cons

    • Free plan has no commercial licence or voice cloning
    • Professional voice cloning starts on the Startup tier
    • Built for developers; no timeline editor for long-form voiceovers
    Visit Cartesia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Cartesia a good Typecast alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    20K credits per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cartesia.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $5/month (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cartesia.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    44
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cartesia.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    SOC 2
    Type II
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cartesia.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premise
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cartesia.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Speechify logo

    5. Speechify

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

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

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Typecast

    Text-to-speech reader and voiceover app aimed at listening as well as creating.

    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 ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Speechify a good Typecast alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $29 a month, or $139 billed yearly (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 1.5x speed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voices
    1,000+ on Premium
    Checked Nov 8, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    60+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026speechify.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Typecast alternative for…

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

ElevenLabs logo

Best Typecast alternative for most people

ElevenLabs

More natural narration voices and dubbing, with a larger free monthly allowance.

Murf AI logo

Best Typecast alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Murf AI

Voiceover studio built for presentations and training videos, with team features.

Speechify logo

Best Typecast alternative for Mac

Speechify

Text-to-speech reader and voiceover app aimed at listening as well as creating.

Speechify logo

Best Typecast alternative for Windows

Speechify

Text-to-speech reader and voiceover app aimed at listening as well as creating.

ElevenLabs logo

Best Typecast alternative for iPhone and Android

ElevenLabs

More natural narration voices and dubbing, with a larger free monthly allowance.

WellSaid logo

Best Typecast alternative for working in the browser

WellSaid

Polished commercial voices for corporate content where character voices aren't needed.

Typecast alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Typecast?

ElevenLabs ranks first right now. More natural narration voices and dubbing, with a larger free monthly allowance. Murf AI and WellSaid follow it in our ranking.

Typecast vs ElevenLabs: what's the difference?

Both Typecast and ElevenLabs are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Typecast $5/month (Basic), ElevenLabs $6 per month (Starter). Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Typecast free?

Typecast is free with paid plans. Free plan: Unlimited generation, 3,000 download credits; Starting price: $5/month (Basic); Free-plan attribution: Required. Checked on Typecast's own site, November 2026.

How much do Typecast alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Typecast alternatives: ElevenLabs, $6 per month (Starter); Murf AI, $0.01 per minute (Falcon voice agents); WellSaid, $10 a month, billed annually (Starter); Cartesia, $5/month (Pro); Speechify, $29 a month, or $139 billed yearly (Premium). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Typecast?

Yes. ElevenLabs (free plan + paid), Murf AI (free plan + paid), WellSaid (free plan + paid) and Cartesia (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Typecast?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Typecast?

The complaints we hear most: free downloads are limited and need attribution; emotion controls and intonation require the Pro plan or above; download credits run out fast for long narration.

How is this list ranked?

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