🎙️ Free options · limits checked Oct 18, 2026
Free AI tools to voice and TTS
Short answer: start with ElevenLabs on its free plan (10k credits). We found 5 tools for this job with a free tier we verified in the last 30 days.
Every free option, with the catch
| Tool | Free tier, as listed | The catch | Paid from | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs Top pick | Yes (10k credits) | Limits not published in detail; check the vendor's page | $6/mo Starter ($1 first month promo ends Oct 18) | |
| Cartesia | Yes (20K credits/mo) | Usage caps reset on a schedule; heavy use needs a paid plan | $5/mo Pro | |
| Murf AI | Yes (free credits) | Limits not published in detail; check the vendor's page | API from $0.03 per 1,000 chars (Studio TTS) | |
| Speechify | Yes (up to 1.5x speed) | Limits not published in detail; check the vendor's page | $29/mo Premium billed monthly | |
| Fish Audio | Yes (open weights under Community License; web/app) | You host it yourself or pay your own model costs | $10/M chars Drama 3 API intro thru Nov 12 (list $50) |
When it's worth paying
Upgrade when you hit the free limits every week, or when you need commercial rights. The cheapest verified paid plans for this job right now: Murf AI from API from $0.03 per 1,000 chars (Studio TTS); Cartesia from $5/mo Pro; ElevenLabs from $6/mo Starter ($1 first month promo ends Oct 18).
See the full comparison, paid tools included: best AI tools to voice and TTS.
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