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Coding
API and SDKs make integration easy.
ElevenLabs: what it is and what it is best at
Realistic text-to-speech, voice agents and transcription in many languages.
The short version
At a glance
Made byElevenLabs
CategoryCreative
Strongest atimage, audio & video, ease of use, agents & automation
NameElevenLabs is the company's name, nodding to the mix of eleven and the 'labs' of research.
Overview
What ElevenLabs is
ElevenLabs creates lifelike speech, dubbing, voice cloning, transcription and conversational voice agents. It is widely used for audiobooks, video localisation and customer-service voice.
Its agents platform lets teams build phone and web voice assistants.
Current models. Public reports describe Scribe v2 transcription (January 2026), Eleven v3 Conversational and a $500 million raise at an $11 billion valuation (February 2026).
Where it is strong
Capability profile
Scores are Halden’s editorial view of typical fit on a 0–5 scale. They are not benchmark results and will differ by task, model version and plan: test on your own work.
Coding, analytics, documents, research
How it performs by task
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Analysis & analytics
Transcription turns calls into analysable text.
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Documentation & writing
Turn written content into audio and localise it.
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Research
Transcribe interviews and meetings.
Practical tips
Get more from ElevenLabs
- Get consent for any voice you clone.
- Test pronunciation of names and terms.
- Label synthetic audio where required.
Watch-outs
- Voice cloning requires consent and safeguards.
- Check data handling for recorded calls.
What has changed recently
Latest news and releases
- ElevenLabs raises $500M at an $11B valuation
Reported funding to build out its agents platform.
Source: CreateWith - Scribe v2 transcription
Announced with support for 90+ languages.
Source: Annielytics timeline
Compiled on October 9, 2026 from public reporting, much of it secondary. Dates, names and specifications can change, so confirm on ElevenLabs’s own site before you rely on them.
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FAQ
ElevenLabs: common questions
What is ElevenLabs?
A leading AI voice platform.
Can it clone voices?
Yes, with consent requirements.
Does it do transcription?
Yes, through its Scribe models.
A next step
Choose tools on evidence from your own work.
Run a short pilot with the people who will use ElevenLabs, measure the result, and decide with data, not hype.