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ElevenLabs: Our Review

I really enjoy using this platform! The results are fantastic and I use it frequently.

We have the Pro level subscription, which gives us a 500k character limit, equivalent to approximately 10 hours of finished audio each month. At this level, we have access to 160 voice presets. But they also have free, starter and creative levels available at a much lower cost to give you a chance to explore the capabilities of the suite.

The preset voice clones in ElevenLabs sound very natural. They seem to have been generated using high-quality actor performances, so the delivery is amazing.

We’ve also cloned our own voices to allow us to create much more content than we could otherwise. I use our clones on projects that are not very personal. Since Jon and I are older, doing a lot of vocal work can be tiring so we save it for special works like short stories where personal performance matters. Also, as I’m doing the technical and creative work on my own, using the clones gives me more time to focus on other aspects of each creative project.

If you are publishing audiobooks or podcasts, in the media and entertainment industry, or want to power your applications with lifelike speech I highly recommend this AI toolkit and audio suite!


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If you are publishing audiobooks or podcasts, in the media and entertainment industry, or want to power your applications with lifelike speech I highly recommend this AI toolkit and audio suite!

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Amanda Burris
Amanda Burris

I have dedicated my post-retirement life to fostering creativity and intergenerational bonds to help heal our communities. I have a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Advertising Design/Marketing from Texas Woman's University, where I learned a variety of art forms and studied the history of human creative expression. My 35-year career has spanned roles such as graphic designer, illustrator, animator, video editor, photographer, interactive developer, web master, data wrangler, and VP of customer/market research. I'm embracing my "golden years" by following my bliss and helping others do the same.