Audio & dialogue

ElevenLabs

General-purposeSources checked 31 Aug 2026

Voice and audio platform for text-to-speech, speech-to-text, sound effects, voice design, music, and production workflows.

ElevenLabs offers the broadest creator-facing voice workflow here, from dialogue drafts and custom voices to sound effects and music.

Best forCharacter voices, dialogue, and sound effects
PriceFree · 10k credits/moFree option
Workflow fitAny 2D engineUnityUnreal
SUGGESTED GAME WORKFLOW

Try ElevenLabs on a small game task

Prepare temporary dialogue for one short NPC interaction.

  1. Write approved lines with speaker IDs and choose a voice you have permission to use.
  2. Generate a small set of lines and adjust pronunciation, pacing, and pauses.
  3. Export the supported audio format and connect each line to the matching subtitle and dialogue event.
Before you use the result

Review voice consent, the plan license, pronunciation, audio levels, subtitle timing, and the in-game playback.

An editorial starting point to validate in your own project.

WHEN TO USE IT

Where ElevenLabs fits

Strong fit

  • Character voice prototypes
  • Sound effects and music
  • Multilingual speech workflows

Know before choosing

  • Commercial licensing begins on Starter
  • Cloned voices still require consent and a clear rights process
COMPATIBILITY

Project fit

Task coverageAudio & dialogue · Localization
Build stagePrototype · Vertical slice · Release
Formats & outputsMP3 · WAV
AccessFree option
COMMON QUESTIONS

About ElevenLabs

What is ElevenLabs useful for?

Character voices, dialogue, and sound effects.

Which engines can I use with ElevenLabs?

Any 2D engine, Unity, Unreal

What can I export from ElevenLabs?

MP3, WAV

How much does ElevenLabs cost?

Free · 10k credits/mo. Free includes 10,000 monthly credits. Starter is $6/month and adds a commercial license, instant voice cloning, and music commercial use.

What should I check before choosing ElevenLabs?

Commercial licensing begins on Starter. Cloned voices still require consent and a clear rights process.

OFFICIAL LINKS

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PRICE & ACCESS

Free · 10k credits/mo

Free includes 10,000 monthly credits. Starter is $6/month and adds a commercial license, instant voice cloning, and music commercial use.

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