# ElevenLabs vs Tavus

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> Tavus: Real-time conversational AI video agents with lifelike faces, voice and memory, built via API

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

## Verdict

ElevenLabs is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Tavus under Video AI. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ElevenLabs is available on iOS and Android.

### 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 Tavus if

- You want a tool built for embedding live, human-like video agents in products for sales, coaching, interviews and training.
- Full real-time video agent stack (rendering, turn-taking, perception) from one vendor.
- Both a developer API and a no-code PAL Maker are available.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | Tavus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Conversational Video Interface (CVI) | Not listed | Yes |
| PAL Maker | Not listed | Yes |
| Phoenix Rendering | Not listed | Yes |
| Sparrow Turn-Taking | Not listed | Yes |
| Raven Perception | Not listed | Yes |
| Knowledge Base and Memory | Not listed | Yes |
| Presentation and Magic Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Meeting Joins and Browser Use | Not listed | Yes |
| Bring Your Own LLM | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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

## Tavus strengths

- Full real-time video agent stack (rendering, turn-taking, perception) from one vendor.
- Both a developer API and a no-code PAL Maker are available.
- Free tier with 20 CVI minutes per month for prototyping.
- Joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls.
- Published enterprise case studies, including Salesforce and Orum.

## Tavus limitations

- Free and Starter plans cap conversations at 5 and 10 minutes, and Starter has no pay-as-you-go overage.
- Conversation recordings cost $0.03/min and are unavailable on lower tiers.
- Pricing page showed conflicting plan tables, which makes costs hard to verify.
- No publicly released iOS or Android app was found.

## FAQ

**Is ElevenLabs better than Tavus?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. Tavus is built for embedding live, human-like video agents in products for sales, coaching, interviews and training.

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

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. Tavus: Real-time conversational AI video agents with lifelike faces, voice and memory, built via API.

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

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

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

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