AI Voice-over Cost Calculator
ElevenLabs vs PlayHT vs OpenAI TTS pricing
Provider comparison (Jan 2026)
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AI voice-over cost calculator
Compare ElevenLabs, PlayHT, OpenAI TTS, Hume, Cartesia. Per minute + per character.
How to use this tool
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Enter script or minutes
Word count or target audio minutes.
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Pick voice type
Standard, premium (cloned), or multilingual.
- 3
Compare providers
ElevenLabs, PlayHT, OpenAI TTS, Hume, Cartesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters per minute of audio?
Average speaking rate: 150 words/min ≈ 900 characters/min. Fast: 180 wpm ≈ 1100 chars. Slow narration: 120 wpm ≈ 720 chars. Use this to convert script → pricing.
Voice cloning cost premium?
ElevenLabs Voice Lab: included in subscription. PlayHT: $10/mo extra for custom voices. Hume: premium tier for emotion control. Custom cloned voices typically cost 1.5-3× standard voice pricing.
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