A cheaper ElevenLabs alternative for voice cloning, without a subscription
ElevenLabs is the best-known voice AI platform, with a very wide range of voices, languages and studio features. But it works with monthly subscriptions, and its free plan does not include voice cloning. Voqia is a simpler option if you mainly want to clone your own voice and generate speech from time to time: 1 cloned voice is free, then you pay once for a pack of minutes.
10 free minutes, no credit card required.
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Voqia vs ElevenLabs at a glance
| Voqia | ElevenLabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Voice cloning on the free plan | Yes, 1 cloned voice | No (free plan: 10k credits per month, no voice cloning) |
| Commercial use on the free plan | Yes, with your own voice | No |
| Cheapest paid option | €4.99 one time (60 minutes, 2 voices) | $6 per month (Starter, 30k credits, instant voice cloning) |
| Billing model | One-time packs, no subscription | Monthly or annual subscription |
| Unused minutes or credits | Never expire | Monthly allowance per plan |
| Languages for cloned speech | 9 | Many more |
| Other features | Transcription (live and from files) with the same minutes | Voice library, dubbing, studio projects, API and more |
When Voqia is the better choice
- You want to try voice cloning for free before paying anything.
- You need audio occasionally, not every week, and do not want a monthly subscription.
- You mainly need your own voice in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, German, Hindi or Arabic.
- You also need transcription: the same minutes work for converting audio and video into text.
When ElevenLabs is the better choice
- You need many more languages, or a large library of ready-made voices.
- You need advanced features such as professional voice cloning, automatic video dubbing or long-form studio projects.
- You produce audio every day and a monthly allowance fits your volume.
- You need an API to integrate speech generation into your own product.
What the price difference looks like
On ElevenLabs, voice cloning starts with the Starter plan at $6 per month; the Creator plan is listed at $22 per month (with 50% off the first month when we checked). Over a year, a subscription is paid every month, whether or not you generate audio.
On Voqia, you start with a free cloned voice and 10 minutes. If you need more, you pay once: €4.99 for 60 minutes and 2 voices, €9.99 for 3 hours and 4 voices, or €24.99 for 10 hours and 10 voices. Minutes stay on your account until you use them.
How to switch in 2 minutes
- Sign in to voqia.fr with Google. No credit card is needed.
- Open the Voice cloning tool and read the suggested text aloud for 10 to 50 seconds.
- Paste one of your usual scripts, choose the language and generate the audio.
- Compare the result with your current tool before deciding. Download the audio as MP3.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free ElevenLabs alternative with voice cloning?
Yes. Voqia's free account includes 1 cloned voice and 10 minutes of generated speech, without a credit card. ElevenLabs' free plan does not include voice cloning.
Is Voqia as good as ElevenLabs?
ElevenLabs offers far more voices, languages and studio features. For cloning your own voice and reading texts in 9 languages, Voqia is a simpler and cheaper option. The best test is your own voice: the first 10 minutes are free.
Does Voqia require a subscription?
No. Voqia only sells one-time packs of minutes (€4.99, €9.99, €24.99). Nothing renews automatically and purchased minutes do not expire.
Can I use Voqia for commercial videos?
Yes, for content made with your own voice or a voice you have permission to use, within Voqia's terms of use.
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