audio model comparison
Eleven Flash v2.5 vs Eleven v3
Eleven Flash v2.5 and Eleven v3 are both current audio models, from ElevenLabs. Eleven Flash v2.5 is 50% cheaper per character than Eleven v3, $0.00004 vs $0.00008. On Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, Eleven Flash v2.5 scores 1078 Elo and Eleven v3 1177 Elo (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026).
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Eleven Flash v2.5 | Eleven v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per character | $0.00004 (better) | $0.00008 |
| Artificial Analysis Speech Arena | 1078 Elo (#11 of 11) | 1177 Elo (#7 of 11) (better) |
| Provider | ElevenLabs | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | Not reported | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text | text |
| Output | audio | audio |
When to choose each
Eleven Flash v2.5
Best for
- Low-latency multilingual speech
Watch out for
- Built for latency rather than expressiveness; Eleven v4 Turbo now sells at the same $0.04 per 1,000 characters
Eleven v3
Best for
- Expressive multilingual speech
Watch out for
- ElevenLabs now calls it a previous-generation model; Eleven v4 replaces it at the same $0.08 per 1,000 characters
Eleven Flash v2.5 vs Eleven v3 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Eleven Flash v2.5 or Eleven v3?
Eleven Flash v2.5 is 50% cheaper per character than Eleven v3, $0.00004 vs $0.00008.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Eleven Flash v2.5 or Eleven v3?
Eleven v3 leads on Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, 1177 Elo to 1078 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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