AI Tools · head to head
Chatbase vs ElevenLabs
The short version
- Only ElevenLabs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Chatbase plans start around $20 per month but message credits are capped per tier, with additional usage billed separately once the allowance is exceeded; ElevenLabs number pronunciation errors: '200000' reads as 'twenty thousand thousand' instead of '200,000'
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chatbase and ElevenLabs actually diverge.
| Attribute | Chatbase | ElevenLabs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 2022 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AI Tools).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Chatbase
Nothing recorded that ElevenLabs does not also cover.
Only in ElevenLabs
- Text-to-speech
- Voice cloning
- 29 languages
- Emotion control
- API access
- Speech-to-speech
- Dubbing
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chatbase
No use cases recorded yet. See the Chatbase review.
ElevenLabs
- ai tools managementnot Chatbase
- Workflow automationnot Chatbase
- Reportingnot Chatbase
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chatbase
- Plans start around $20 per month but message credits are capped per tier, with additional usage billed separately once the allowance is exceeded
ElevenLabs
- Number pronunciation errors: '200000' reads as 'twenty thousand thousand' instead of '200,000'
- Voice cloning requires professional-grade audio quality; no upfront guidance on technical requirements
- Email-only support with 5-14 day response times for complex issues; no phone support
- Pricing unpredictability: actual usage often exceeds advertised estimates due to regenerations needed for quality
Pricing, plan by plan
Chatbase
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Chatbase review.
ElevenLabs
Free- FreeFree
- 10,000 characters/month
- 3 custom voices
- Text-to-speech, speech-to-text access
- Starter$5/month
- 30,000 characters/month
- Commercial license
- Instant voice cloning
- Creator$22/month
- 121,000 characters/month
- Professional voice cloning
- Dubbing studio access
- Pro$99/month
- 600,000 characters/month
- Unlimited voice cloning
- 60-minute extended audio generation
Which should you pick?
Choose Chatbase if
Nothing in the data separates Chatbase from ElevenLabs on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose ElevenLabs if
- You need text-to-speech.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want voice cloning.
Questions people ask
- Is Chatbase or ElevenLabs better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chatbase starts at On request and ElevenLabs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chatbase or ElevenLabs?
- ElevenLabs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chatbase and Free for ElevenLabs.
- Does Chatbase or ElevenLabs run on more platforms?
- Chatbase runs on Web. ElevenLabs runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use ElevenLabs for free?
- Yes. ElevenLabs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Chatbase starts at On request.
- What can Chatbase do that ElevenLabs cannot?
- ElevenLabs covers Text-to-speech, Voice cloning, 29 languages, Emotion control.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ElevenLabs: Does the free plan include commercial usage rights?
No. The free plan provides 10,000 characters monthly and access to 3 custom voices, but excludes commercial license. Commercial usage rights are only available on paid Starter plan ($5/month) and above.
SourceElevenLabs: How many languages does ElevenLabs support?
ElevenLabs supports voice generation in 32+ languages. Professional Voice Cloning (PVC) allows you to create a digital replica of your voice that works across these 32+ languages while maintaining emotional register and prosody.
SourceElevenLabs: What are the requirements for voice cloning?
Professional voice cloning requires high-quality audio with RMS between -23dB to -18dB, no background noise, consistent microphone distance, and proper compression. Without meeting these technical requirements, the cloned voice sounds robotic or distorted. ElevenLabs does not disclose these requirements upfront.
SourceElevenLabs: How is pricing calculated?
ElevenLabs uses a credit-based system where monthly character limits determine your plan. Free plan has 10,000 characters/month. Starter tier ($5/month) provides 30,000 characters. Creator ($22/month) includes 121,000 credits. Annual billing offers approximately 17% savings (2 free months equivalent).
SourceElevenLabs: What happens if I exceed my monthly character limit?
Exceeding your monthly quota requires upgrading to a higher plan. Users report pricing unpredictability, with actual usage averaging 220-280 credits per 1,000 characters when accounting for regenerations, often exceeding advertised usage estimates.
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