ElevenLabs is a broad audio platform, while Murf AI is a studio for script-based voiceover projects. Both create multilingual speech in the browser and through an API.
When to pick which
Choose ElevenLabs when text to speech should sit alongside voice cloning, speech to text, dubbing, music, sound effects, or voice agents in one account. Choose Murf AI when scripted narration should be produced in a studio with control over speed, pitch, pauses, emphasis, and projects. ElevenLabs uses one shared credit pool with feature-dependent consumption, while Murf measures Studio work in newly generated audio length and stored projects. The free difference is clear: ElevenLabs renews 10,000 credits monthly, while Murf grants 10 one-time voice-generation minutes and allows no trial downloads. Paid entry starts at $6 per month for ElevenLabs Starter and $19 per month billed annually for Murf Creator.
Differences at a glance
ElevenLabs covers TTS, speech to text, cloning, dubbing, music, sound effects, and voice agents. Murf Studio focuses on script-based voiceovers; Murf Dub is a separate product.
ElevenLabs Starter includes Instant Voice Cloning. Murf Studio controls speed, pitch, pauses, and emphasis within the narration script.
Free: ElevenLabs provides 10,000 credits monthly. Murf provides 10 one-time voice-generation minutes and no downloads.
Paid entry: ElevenLabs Starter is $6 per month; Murf Creator is $19 per month billed annually.
ElevenLabs charges credits by feature. Murf Studio measures newly generated audio length and the number of stored projects; project slots are not a monthly renewing production allowance.
Concrete use case: cloning a voice, translating a podcast, or building a voice agent fits ElevenLabs. Producing a training video or presentation with a script, pauses, and precise emphasis fits Murf.
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
ElevenLabs
Free · freeMonth · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Starter · $6 / $5month, monthly / annual billing · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Creator · $22 / $11 / $18.33month: regular / first month / annual billing · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Pro · $99 / $82.50month, monthly / annual billing · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Scale · $299 / $249.17month, monthly / annual billing · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Business · $990 / $825month, monthly / annual billing · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Enterprise · contact salesCustom · The credits listed describe ElevenCreative. ElevenAgents publishes call minutes; model and telephony costs may be additional.
Murf AI
Free trial · freeOne-time
Creator (monthly) · $29month · 1 editor; Dub and API separate
Creator (annual billing) · $19month, billed annually · 1 editor; Dub and API separate
Business (monthly) · $99month · 1 editor; Dub and API separate
Business (annual billing) · $66month, billed annually · 1 editor; Dub and API separate
Where are the vendors of ElevenLabs and Murf AI based?
ElevenLabs: Eleven Labs, Inc., USA. Murf AI: Murf Inc., USA.
Are ElevenLabs and Murf AI listed in the same category?
ElevenLabs is listed under the “Audio & Voice” category, Murf AI under “Audio & Voice.”
How many pricing tiers do ElevenLabs and Murf AI offer?
ElevenLabs documents 9 plans, Murf AI documents 7 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for ElevenLabs and Murf AI come from?
For ElevenLabs and Murf AI, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.
