audio model comparison
Eleven v3 vs Voxtral Mini TTS 3
Eleven v3 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3 are both current audio models, from ElevenLabs and Mistral AI. Voxtral Mini TTS 3 is 84% cheaper per character than Eleven v3, $0.000013 vs $0.00008. On Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, Eleven v3 scores 1187 Elo and Voxtral Mini TTS 3 1218 Elo (Artificial Analysis, measured November 3, 2026).
- Higher Artificial Analysis Speech Arena
- Voxtral Mini TTS 31218 Elo against 1187 Elo
- Lower price per character
- Voxtral Mini TTS 3$0.000013 against $0.00008
Data verified November 3, 2026 · Dataset 2026-11-03
Side by side
Eleven v3 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3, line by line
Prices in effect today, compared at the same tier wherever both list one. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Eleven v3 | Voxtral Mini TTS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price per character | $0.00008 | $0.000013 (better) |
| Independent benchmarks | ||
| Artificial Analysis Speech Arena | 1187 Elo (#9 of 13) | 1218 Elo (#7 of 13) (better) |
| Specs | ||
| Provider | ElevenLabs | Mistral AI |
| Release date | Not reported | October 20, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text | text |
| Output | audio | audio |
Charts
Against every current audio model
Where Eleven v3 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3 land among the current models of their task, on every independent benchmark, on price and on context.
Where each stands
On Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, Eleven v3 ranks #9 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3 #7 of 13 current models. Each bar is the share of current models it beats: on score, price and context.
Independent benchmarks
Artificial Analysis Speech Arena
Eleven v3:#9of 13
1,187 Elo · ahead of 33%
Voxtral Mini TTS 3:#7of 13
1,218 Elo · ahead of 50%
Price and context
Price per character
Eleven v3:#9of 11
$0.00008 · cheaper than 0%
Voxtral Mini TTS 3:#1of 11
$0.000013 · cheaper than 100%
Cost
What each costs
Example workloads at each provider's listed rates, then every other rate either one lists. The cheaper figure in each row is highlighted.
The same work, priced
For 1M characters, Eleven v3 costs 6.2 times as much as Voxtral Mini TTS 3, at each provider's listed rates.
1M characters
Eleven v3 costs 6.2× as much
- Eleven v3
- $80
- Voxtral Mini TTS 3
- $13
| Workload or rate | Eleven v3 | Voxtral Mini TTS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Example workloads | ||
| 1M characters | $80 | $13 (better) |
Your own bill will differ. These figures use list prices and example workloads. The AI Model Cost Audit reviews your real usage, shortlists models that score as well for each task for less, and estimates the savings.
Launch price $100, regular price $150
Verdict
When to choose each
Eleven v3
Where it leads
No measured lead over Voxtral Mini TTS 3 in this data.
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
Voxtral Mini TTS 3
Where it leads
- Lower price per character, $0.000013 vs $0.00008
- Higher Artificial Analysis Speech Arena score, 1218 Elo vs 1187 Elo
Best for
- Multilingual voice agents and narration
- Branded voices cloned from recorded samples
Watch out for
- Language coverage is unclear: the launch post says 35+ languages and 50+ dialects, while the model page lists nine
- Released as a public preview, so behaviour and pricing may change
From benchmark to production
Building on Eleven v3 or Voxtral Mini TTS 3?
Public scores rarely hold on your own data. We test both models on your real tasks, then build the agent or pipeline around the one that wins.
AI Model Cost AuditLaunch price $100, regular price $150What the audit includes
FAQ
Eleven v3 vs Voxtral Mini TTS 3 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Eleven v3 or Voxtral Mini TTS 3?
Voxtral Mini TTS 3 is 84% cheaper per character than Eleven v3, $0.000013 vs $0.00008.
How much would 1M characters cost with Eleven v3 or Voxtral Mini TTS 3?
1M characters comes to $80 with Eleven v3 and $13 with Voxtral Mini TTS 3 at their listed rates.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Eleven v3 or Voxtral Mini TTS 3?
Voxtral Mini TTS 3 leads on Artificial Analysis Speech Arena, 1218 Elo to 1187 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
Further reading
More on Eleven v3 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Eleven v3 and Voxtral Mini TTS 3?
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
