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| Text to speech | 99/100 MP3 · Output attached | 87/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | ElevenLabs Text to speech 99/100 Seven-aspect task score Instant no-login speech synthesis on the homepage delivers industry-leading naturalness and precise pronunciation; ideal for creators demanding top voice realism. Tested export MP3 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 | Clideo Text to speech 87/100 Seven-aspect task score Clideo's online video editor provides immediate text-to-speech voiceover synthesis without requiring login. Testing against the 68-word standard benchmark script (452 chars), cloud servers generated natural American English speech (Christopher) in just 2.01s and aligned it onto the multitrack timeline; the free tier exported a 480p MP4 deliverable (598.6 KB, containing 37.06s of 24kHz AAC audio at 132 kbps) with natural phrasing and precise verification token reading. Free exports carry a subtle corner watermark, with watermark-free 4K downloads available via Pro ($12/mo or $108/yr). Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-30 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | ElevenLabs sitewide audio generation, voice cloning, and transcription credits; monthly and free tiers · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free 10,000 credits/month (~10 min audio), 3 Studio projects, non-commercial use Starter2026-10-29 ↗ USD 5/month — Monthly 30,000 credits/month (~30 min audio), commercial license, instant voice cloning, $1 promo first month Creator2026-10-29 ↗ USD 22/month — Monthly 121,000 credits/month (~121 min audio), professional voice cloning, 192kbps audio quality, $11 promo first month Pro2026-10-29 ↗ USD 99/month — Monthly 600,000 credits/month (~600 min audio), 44.1kHz PCM lossless output, high concurrency support 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free plan includes 10k credits/month (non-commercial); paid plans feature first-month promotions (Starter $1 first mo, then $5/mo; Creator $11 first mo, then $22/mo); overage billed per minute; taxes excluded. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified ElevenLabs official homepage ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ ElevenLabs official pricing plans page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ | Sitewide online video editing, compression, and AI subtitle utilities · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Up to 500MB per file, 14 days cloud storage, 10 credits/month Basic video compression, cutting, merging, and subtitle preview；Watermarked exports, 720p max resolution, basic compression；Free forever；No expiration Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 12/month — Monthly Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Auto-renews monthly at $12/month；Auto-renews monthly；Valid until end of billing cycle Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 108/year Annual Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Billed annually at $108/year ($9/month equivalent, saves 25%)；Auto-renews annually；Valid for one year 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier supports 500MB uploads (watermarked, 720p cap, 14-day retention, 10 credits/mo); Pro plan is $12/mo or $108/yr ($9/mo equivalent, saves 25%) with no watermark, high-quality compression, 4K exports, and unlimited storage. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Clideo Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Instant generation on homepage input box; 10,000 chars/month upon free account registration | 100% free synthesis under 500 characters |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Instant interactive playground provided directly on homepage | Displays video player and Download button directly upon render completion |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Audio duration: 22.52s · Sample rate: 44100 Hz · Channels: Mono (1ch) · Audio bitrate: 128 kbps | Audio duration: 37.06s · Sample rate: 24000 Hz · Channels: Mono (1ch) · Audio bitrate: 132 kbps |
| Fixture findings | 44.1kHz high-fidelity MP3 export in ~1.37s with remarkably humanlike inflection and flawless pronunciation of codes and figures. | Strong acoustic container performance: 37.06s speech duration falls perfectly within benchmark expectations, with 24,000 Hz sample rate and 132 kbps AAC encoding delivering clear vocal presence and flawless token pronunciation. |
| Original historical observation | ElevenLabs delivers rapid streaming response in ~1.37s for 22.52s of pristine 44.1kHz MP3 speech audio with zero acoustic artifacts (01_landing.png, 02_result.png). | Clideo video editor voiceover panel responded quickly, completing TTS in 2.01s with clean timeline docking and crisp audio export. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Creators, developers, and podcasters requiring the most lifelike emotional inflection and rapid generation | Creators needing quick online voiceover in a browser editor who accept 480p resolution and a corner watermark |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP3 · Output attached · No watermark in test | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | MP3 audio (351.9 KB · 22.52s · 44.1kHz · 128kbps · watermark-free) | 480p MP4 (598.6 KB with 37.06s 24kHz AAC audio, bottom-right watermark) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Bottom-right Clideo.com watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports long-form projects, Studio editor, and official REST/WebSocket API | Single-request TTS up to 500 characters |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 640 × 480 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 1.37s · End-to-end reference: 1.37s | Network-observed server wait: 2.01s · End-to-end reference: 2.02s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-31 · anchor_tts_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-30 · anchor_tts_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required on homepage; registered free tier includes 10,000 characters per month | Direct anonymous usage without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Homepage provides an interactive no-login speech workbench where entering our 417-character standard fixture and clicking Play begins streaming playback in milliseconds without gating modals. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ElevenLabs Inc. | Clideo Ltd. |
| Recorded origin | New York, NY | Not verified |
| Domain history record | Founded 2022 / Global Speech AI Leader | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by ElevenLabs Inc., founded in 2022 by former Google and Palantir engineers; undisputed global unicorn in voice AI. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Stripe Checkout | Google Analytics · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Encrypted HTTPS transport to dedicated neural inference clusters (api.elevenlabs.io), supporting low-latency WebSocket and HTTP streaming. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 Clearly discloses monthly and annual billing amounts upfront, detailing free quota (10,000 characters/mo) and tiered plans (Starter $5/mo, Creator $22/mo, Pro $99/mo). | |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Homepage provides an interactive no-login speech workbench where entering our 417-character standard fixture and clicking Play begins streaming playback in milliseconds without gating modals. | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Operated by ElevenLabs Inc., founded in 2022 by former Google and Palantir engineers; undisputed global unicorn in voice AI. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Encrypted HTTPS transport to dedicated neural inference clusters (api.elevenlabs.io), supporting low-latency WebSocket and HTTP streaming. | |
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Deterministic acoustic inspection: Synthesizes 22.52s high-fidelity MP3 audio (within [15.0s, 60.0s] bounds) at 44,100 Hz, 128 kbps, delivering unmatched expressiveness and cadence (65.0/65) | 58 / 65 Measured anchor metrics: quality_score=58 · duration_sec=37.06 · sample_rate=24000 · channels=1 · bitrate_kbps=132 · duration_in_bounds=true · sample_rate_valid=true · text_observed=Fully read 68-word standard benchmark script, accurately pronouncing REALTEST-SPEECH-SYNTHESIS-2026 token · objects_observed=Synthesis duration 37.06s within expected range [15.0s, 60.0s], natural speaking rate (~110 wpm) · hand_observed=Currency $128.50, time 3:45 PM, and order number 8042 read naturally without robotic pauses |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Direct streaming delivery of full 22.52s 44.1kHz MP3 audio (351.9 KB) with zero watermarks or truncation (20.0/20) | 16 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 480p MP4 (598.6 KB with 37.06s 24kHz AAC audio, bottom-right watermark) |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Neural speech streaming starts in ~1.37s, achieving rapid turnaround (15.0/15) | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 2.01s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 2.02s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
