audio model comparison
Eleven v3 vs Eleven v4
Eleven v3 and Eleven v4 are both current audio models, from ElevenLabs. Both cost $0.00008 per character. On Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, Eleven v3 scores 1177 Elo and Eleven v4 1326 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 v3 | Eleven v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per character | $0.00008 | $0.00008 |
| Artificial Analysis Speech Arena | 1177 Elo (#7 of 11) | 1326 Elo (#2 of 11) (better) |
| Provider | ElevenLabs | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | Not reported | September 28, 2026 |
| 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 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 v4
Best for
- Expressive narration and dialogue
- Multilingual voice content
Watch out for
- ElevenLabs' blind-test preference claims are its own; the independent rating is recorded below
- For low latency ElevenLabs points to Eleven v4 Turbo
Eleven v3 vs Eleven v4 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Eleven v3 or Eleven v4?
Both cost $0.00008 per character.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Eleven v3 or Eleven v4?
Eleven v4 leads on Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, 1326 Elo to 1177 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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