# ElevenLabs Alternative Unreal Speech is up to 10x cheaper, making it the best ElevenLabs alternative. # Live Demo ## Voice Options **Non-Fiction, Fiction, News, Blog, Conversation** 0/250 **Voice:** Sierra, Autumn, Melody, Hannah, Emily, Ivy, Kaitlyn, Luna, Willow, Lauren, Sierra, Noah, Jasper, Caleb, Ronan, Ethan, Daniel, Zane, Rowan **Language:** ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US English, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK English, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mandarin Chinese, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Hindi, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spanish, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Portuguese, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian **Format:** Standard, MP3, Phone Call, PCM ยต-law **Speed:** 1.0 **Pitch** **Bitrate:** 192k, 128k, 96k, 64k, 48k, 32k, 16k _Synthesize_ **Speed:** 0 s **Filesize:** 0 kb ## [Unreal Speech](/content/site-root.html) Cost-effective, scalable Text-to-Speech API with realistic human-like AI voices. ## [ElevenLabs](https://elevenlabs.io/) Cutting-edge AI voice synthesis, transforming text into realistic speech with emotion and intonation. ### Voice Quality #### Unreal Speech Samples **Mean Opinion Score** **Fiction:** 4.72 **Non-Fiction:** 4.37 **Conversation:** 3.91 #### ElevenLabs Samples **Mean Opinion Score** **Fiction:** 4.54 **Non-Fiction:** 4.19 **Conversation:** 4.22 Mean Opinion Score (MOS) is a numerical measure that represents the perceived quality of audio samples, commonly used in evaluating text-to-speech systems. The score ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating poor quality and 5 signifying excellent quality. These scores are derived from comprehensive, professionally-conducted evaluations, and are anonymized to ensure unbiased results. #### Voice Quality - Conclusion - **Unreal Speech** delivers superior voice quality across different types of content, particularly excelling in fiction with a Mean Opinion Score of 4.72. - **ElevenLabs** offers consistent quality across both fiction and conversational content, though it slightly trails in fiction with a score of 4.54. - Both services provide high-quality, human-like AI voices, but **Unreal Speech** leads slightly in overall voice quality evaluation. ### Features #### Unreal Speech Features - Voice Cloning - Multi-lingual - Per-word Timestamps - Pitch Control - Speed Control - Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw) #### ElevenLabs Features - Voice Cloning - Multi-lingual - Per-word Timestamps - Pitch Control - Speed Control - Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw) #### Features - Conclusion - **Unreal Speech** offers a broader set of features aimed at customization, including per-word timestamps, pitch and speed control, and support for phone formats, but lacks multi-lingual capabilities and voice cloning. - **ElevenLabs**, on the other hand, focuses on advanced options like voice cloning and multi-lingual support, sacrificing control over pitch, speed, and lacking per-word timestamps. - The choice between the two depends on the user's priority: **Unreal Speech** for detailed audio customization and **ElevenLabs** for voice versatility and emotional expression. - Both platforms cater to different aspects of text-to-speech needs, making them suitable for varied applications. ### Pricing & Plans #### Unreal Speech Pricing - **Free:** $0/mo for 250,000 characters - **Basic:** $49/mo for 3M characters, Extra: $16 per 1M chars - **Plus:** $499/mo for 42M characters, Extra: $12 per 1M chars - **Pro:** $1499/mo for 150M characters, Extra: $10 per 1M chars - **Enterprise:** $4999/mo for 625M characters, Extra: $8 per 1M chars #### ElevenLabs Pricing - **Free:** $0/mo for 10,000 characters - **Starter:** $5/mo for 30,000 characters - **Creator:** $22/mo for 100,000 characters - **Independent Publisher:** $99/mo for 500,000 characters - **Growing Business:** $330/mo for 2M characters #### Pricing & Plans - Conclusion - **Unreal Speech** offers a more cost-effective solution for high-volume text-to-speech conversion compared to **ElevenLabs**. - For instance, at the highest tier, **Unreal Speech** provides 625M characters for $4999/mo, whereas **ElevenLabs** offers 2M characters at its highest publicly listed tier for $330/mo. When comparing the per-character cost at these tiers, **Unreal Speech** is significantly cheaper for users requiring large volumes of text-to-speech conversion. ### Customer Reviews #### Unreal Speech Reviews **Rating:** 4.8 out of 5 Average of 10 ratings from leading review sites. Customers appreciate **Unreal Speech**'s Text-to-Speech API for its affordability, ease of setup, and generous free tier. They find the API to be a cost-effective solution compared to competitors, with clear documentation and responsive customer support. The API is praised for its natural-sounding voices and seamless integration into various projects. However, customers express a desire for more voice customization options, support for multiple languages and improvements in voice realism. #### ElevenLabs Reviews **Rating:** 4.4 out of 5 Average of 331 ratings from leading review sites. Customers appreciate **ElevenLabs** for its high-quality, realistic voice synthesis and the ease of creating and using different voices. The platform is praised for its user-friendly interface, and excellent customer support. However, some users experience issues with pronunciation, emotional expression, and the pricing model, particularly regarding the cost-effectiveness of character counts and subscription tiers. Additionally, there are occasional technical glitches and a desire for more features like voice tone adjustments and better real-time performance. ### Summary - **Unreal Speech** offers significant cost savings for high-volume users, providing a staggering 625M characters for $4999/mo, which is exceptionally competitive when compared to **ElevenLabs**' highest plan of 2M characters for $330/mo. - While **ElevenLabs** excels in voice cloning and multi-lingual support, **Unreal Speech** focuses on scalability and cost-effectiveness, particularly for users requiring a large volume of text-to-speech conversion. - **Unreal Speech** also boasts higher Mean Opinion Scores for fiction and non-fiction content, indicating superior voice quality. - The choice between the two services hinges on specific needs: **Unreal Speech** for high-volume, cost-efficient projects, and **ElevenLabs** for advanced features like voice cloning and multi-lingual support.