audio model comparison
Eleven Multilingual v2 vs Eleven v3
Eleven Multilingual v2 and Eleven v3 are both current audio models, from ElevenLabs. Both cost $0.00008 per character. On Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, Eleven Multilingual v2 scores 1096 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 Multilingual v2 | Eleven v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per character | $0.00008 | $0.00008 |
| Artificial Analysis Speech Arena | 1096 Elo (#8 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 Multilingual v2
Best for
- Long-form multilingual narration
Watch out for
- ElevenLabs now calls it a previous-generation model, priced the same as Eleven v4
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 Multilingual v2 vs Eleven v3 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Eleven Multilingual v2 or Eleven v3?
Both cost $0.00008 per character.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Eleven Multilingual v2 or Eleven v3?
Eleven v3 leads on Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, 1177 Elo to 1096 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Eleven Multilingual v2 and Eleven v3?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty