# ElevenLabs vs Udio

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing

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

## Verdict

ElevenLabs and Udio are both Audio & Speech AI tools. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 6.9 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ElevenLabs is available on Android and offers an API.

### 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 Udio if

- You want a tool built for generating song drafts with vocals.
- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics.
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | Udio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Text-to-song generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Extend and Remix | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio inpainting | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio-guided generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Voices | Not listed | Yes |
| Sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Library and sharing | Not listed | Yes |
| iOS app | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | ElevenLabs | Udio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| 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

## Udio strengths

- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks
- Free plan with daily and monthly credits
- Official iOS app alongside the web app
- Paid credit limits were doubled or raised after the UMG deal

## Udio limitations

- Downloads of audio, video and stems are disabled on all plans
- Free plan is capped at three 2-minute songs per day
- No public API and no Android app
- Licensed platform and new models are announced but have no published launch date

## FAQ

**Is ElevenLabs better than Udio?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. Udio is built for generating song drafts with vocals.

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

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing.

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

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

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

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