# ElevenLabs vs Riff

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device

- ElevenLabs profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/elevenlabs
- Riff profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/riff
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/elevenlabs-vs-riff
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

ElevenLabs is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Riff under Productivity. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ElevenLabs is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension.

### Choose ElevenLabs if

- You want a tool built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents.
- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents.
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2.

### Choose Riff if

- You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.

## Pricing

| | ElevenLabs | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Cloning | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Design | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech to Text (Scribe) | Yes | Not listed |
| Dubbing Studio | Yes | Not listed |
| Sound Effects and Music | Yes | Not listed |
| ElevenAgents | Yes | Not listed |
| API and SDKs | Yes | Not listed |
| On-device AI | Not listed | Yes |
| Replies and comments | Not listed | Yes |
| DM replies and first messages | Not listed | Yes |
| Riff a post | Not listed | Yes |
| Dials | Not listed | Yes |
| Repurposing | Not listed | Yes |
| Voices and presets | Not listed | Yes |
| Never sends for you | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | ElevenLabs | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## ElevenLabs strengths

- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2
- Low-latency models: Flash v2.5 at about 75 ms and Eleven v4 Turbo at about 100 ms median
- Free plan with 10,000 credits per month for testing
- Official SDKs for Python and TypeScript, plus mobile and React SDKs for agents

## ElevenLabs limitations

- Credits are consumed quickly on long-form work; the Starter plan's 30,000 credits is about 30 minutes of text-to-speech
- The Free plan has no commercial license and needs attribution when published
- Professional Voice Cloning requires Creator ($22 per month) or higher
- Plan structure is complex, with credits, concurrency limits and different per-model API rates

## Riff strengths

- Free, with no account, subscription or API key
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
- Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
- Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
- Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

## Riff limitations

- Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
- Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
- Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
- Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

## FAQ

**Is ElevenLabs better than Riff?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.

**What are the key feature differences between ElevenLabs and Riff?**

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.

**Does ElevenLabs or Riff have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. ElevenLabs is freemium and Riff is free, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, ElevenLabs or Riff?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.