ElevenLabs vs Loudly
ElevenLabs (freemium, AI Score 9.2/10) vs Loudly (freemium, AI Score 8/10). Side-by-side pricing, features, pros and cons, and which to pick.
The verdict
- →overall capability matters more than price (AI Score 9.2 vs 8)
- →you want our editor's pick for this category
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | ElevenLabs | Loudly |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Music | Music |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Headline pricing | Free tier + Starter $5/mo + Creator $22/mo + Pro $99/mo + Scale $330/mo + Enterprise custom | Free tier + from $9.99/mo |
| Free tier | 10,000 characters per month with 3 custom voices — enough to test voice quality and basic cloning | Limited music generation with watermarked downloads for personal use |
| AI Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 |
| Best for | — | — |
| Editor's pick | ✓ Yes | — |
| Use cases | — | — |
| Date added | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-01 |
Pros and cons
ElevenLabs
Music · freemium
Pros
- ✓Most realistic AI voices available — often indistinguishable from human recordings
- ✓Voice cloning works surprisingly well from very short audio samples (under 60 seconds)
- ✓32+ languages with cross-lingual cloning capability
- ✓Robust API with streaming and WebSocket support for real-time applications
Cons
- ×Character-based pricing adds up fast for high-volume use cases like audiobooks
- ×Free tier is limited to non-commercial use with only 10K characters
- ×Music generation is still early and can't compete with Suno or Udio
- ×Professional Voice Cloning locked behind Creator plan ($22/mo) or above
Loudly
Music · freemium
Pros
- ✓Clean commercial licensing with no copyright claim risk on platforms
- ✓Fast generation — usable tracks in under 30 seconds
- ✓Hybrid approach produces consistently polished, production-ready output
- ✓Browser-based editor lets you tweak tracks without external software
Cons
- ×Less creative range than fully generative tools like Suno or Udio
- ×No vocal generation — instrumental tracks only
- ×Free tier is quite limited with watermarked output
- ×Tracks can sound formulaic compared to human-composed music
FAQ
Is ElevenLabs better than Loudly? ▾
ElevenLabs scores 9.2/10 in our evaluation versus Loudly at 8/10. ElevenLabs edges ahead overall, but "better" depends on your use case — see the verdict block above.
Does ElevenLabs or Loudly have a free tier? ▾
Both offer free access. ElevenLabs: 10,000 characters per month with 3 custom voices — enough to test voice quality and basic cloning. Loudly: Limited music generation with watermarked downloads for personal use.
Should I choose ElevenLabs or Loudly in 2026? ▾
If overall capability matters more than price (AI Score 9.2 vs 8) pick ElevenLabs. If loudly's overall approach fits you better pick Loudly. Both are credible — neither is a wrong choice.
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Updated 2026-06-27. Spec data sourced from official product pages and tracked in our public directory at /tools.