ElevenLabs Pricing & Plans — Complete Breakdown for 2026
How Much Does ElevenLabs Cost?
Here's the good news: you can start using ElevenLabs for free. No credit card, no commitment. The free plan gives you enough to test everything and even make your first piece of content.
When you're ready to get serious (i.e., you have paying clients or a growing channel), you upgrade. Here's exactly what each plan gives you and who it's for.
All Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Price | How Much Audio? | Can You Sell the Audio? | Voice Cloning? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | ~2–3 minutes | Personal use only | No |
| Starter | $5/mo | ~8 minutes | Yes | No |
| Creator | $11/mo | ~28 minutes | Yes | No |
| Pro | $22/mo | ~2+ hours | Yes | Yes |
| Scale | $99/mo | ~8+ hours | Yes | Yes |
Which Plan Do You Actually Need?
Just Starting Out? → Free Plan ($0)
Use this to test voices, create sample reels, and decide if ElevenLabs is for you. You get about 2–3 minutes of audio per month — enough for a short demo or one YouTube intro. You can't use this audio commercially, but it's perfect for building your portfolio.
Got Your First Client? → Starter Plan ($5/month)
Your first Fiverr order just came in. Now you need commercial rights and a bit more audio. The Starter plan gives you about 8 minutes of audio per month — enough for 2–3 short voiceover jobs. At $5/month, a single $25 Fiverr gig pays for 5 months of the tool.
Making Regular Content? → Creator Plan ($11/month)
You're posting YouTube videos weekly, or you're handling a few client projects per month. The Creator plan gives you roughly 28 minutes of audio — that's 3–4 YouTube narrations or 5–6 short voiceover projects. This is the sweet spot for most creators.
Going Full-Time? → Pro Plan ($22/month)
You're earning consistent money and want voice cloning (making an AI copy of your own voice). The Pro plan gives you 2+ hours of audio and access to clone up to 10 voices. If you charge $100 per voiceover project, this plan pays for itself with one-fifth of a single gig.
Running an Agency? → Scale Plan ($99/month)
You're handling multiple clients, producing audiobooks, or running a content agency. 8+ hours of audio, 50 cloned voices, and full API access to automate your workflow.
The Real Math: What It Costs Per Minute of Audio
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Audio You Get | Your Cost Per Minute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5 | ~8 min | $0.63 |
| Creator | $11 | ~28 min | $0.39 |
| Pro | $22 | ~130 min | $0.17 |
| Scale | $99 | ~530 min | $0.19 |
Now compare that to what you can charge: $25–300 per voiceover project on Fiverr. Even on the most expensive plan, your cost per project is less than a dollar. The margins are insane.
Smart Ways to Save Money on ElevenLabs
- Clean up your script before you generate. Every space and punctuation mark counts as a character. Cut filler words and tighten your writing — you'll get more audio for the same plan.
- Don't regenerate entire scripts. If one sentence sounds off, just regenerate that sentence. Use the Projects feature to edit specific sections.
- Always download and save your audio files. You're charged when audio is generated, not when it's played back. Save everything so you never pay twice for the same voiceover.
- Start free, upgrade only when you need to. There's zero reason to pay before you have a clear use for the extra capacity.
Is It Worth Paying For?
Let's put it this way:
- A human voiceover artist charges $100–500+ per project
- ElevenLabs Pro plan costs $22/month for 2+ hours of audio
- That's enough for 10–20 voiceover projects per month
- If you sell each one for just $50 on Fiverr, that's $500–1,000/month from a $22 investment
The tool pays for itself with your very first sale. After that, it's almost pure profit.
Even if you're just making YouTube content, the math works: one monetized video per week at $50–200/month in ad revenue covers the cost of any plan. And unlike a human narrator, ElevenLabs is available 24/7 and delivers in seconds.
Start with the free plan — upgrade when the money starts coming in.