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ElevenLabs vs Microsoft Azure Speech Service comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

ElevenLabs
Ranking in Text-To-Speech Services
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Azure Speech Service
Ranking in Text-To-Speech Services
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Speech-To-Text Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Text-To-Speech Services category, the mindshare of ElevenLabs is 11.5%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure Speech Service is 12.9%, down from 23.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Text-To-Speech Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure Speech Service12.9%
ElevenLabs11.5%
Other75.6%
Text-To-Speech Services
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2868228 - PeerSpot reviewer
Conversational Ai Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Building multilingual voice agents has expanded my global reach and supports diverse audiences
The user interface is pretty useful. It is amazing for technical people but also for non-technical users. I am a technical person, so I have the possibility to program using my JavaScript and Python knowledge. Furthermore, the setup in terms of agent by defining the knowledge base, by defining and uploading the different documents in terms of PDF files and Markdown files, is pretty useful. The overall workflow architecture is easy to use as well, which is why I love working with it. In terms of content creation, ElevenLabs is pretty useful because it works with 42 languages, if I am not mistaken. I have tried some niche languages such as Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian, and the text-to-speech works amazingly because there are different accents. As a fluent Bulgarian, I can judge it quite well. ElevenLabs' linguistics analysis is pretty useful when it comes to reaching a diverse audience. Different architectures and analysis features are available for use, and whenever I have the possibility to analyze the language, everything is there in terms of accuracy and when the code dropped. I would say it is pretty useful. The multiple language and accent features of ElevenLabs have improved my global audience a lot. I am now able to work with different countries, and every time when they come with a specific language or accent, ElevenLabs provides it. In comparison to Cognigy, ElevenLabs' text-to-speech features are way better and way more reliable toward the client. In case there are some hallucinations, I can restrict the LLM so it speaks confidently and accurately to the client, ensuring their use cases can be solved successfully.
Abhishek-Rana - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at Graphic Era Hill University
Offers ease of use and the availability of documentation is great
The simplicity impressed me the most. We just needed a single API key. The documentation was also great. I developed the AI application using Unity, a game engine that uses C#. Then, I searched online for instructions on how to use it. I found Microsoft's GitHub repository, which provided the necessary code for integrating the Speech Service into Unity with C#. The ease of use and the availability of documentation made the process smooth and impressed me the most. The documentation and boilerplate code [a template of code] was available, which I incorporated into my application with modifications. Initially, the code functioned so that when a button was clicked, the microphone would activate and recognize my speech. One of the benefits was the ability to see my spoken words visually on the screen as I spoke. For example, if I said "I am Abhishek Rana," I could see the sentence appear in real-time. When I stopped speaking, it automatically recognized the silence and ceased, sending the text for further processing. So, the real-time translation feature has helped me a lot.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"For organizations considering ElevenLabs, I would say to start as soon as possible because it is a pretty useful platform."
"The documentation and boilerplate code [a template of code] was available."
"Useful text-to-speech and speech-to-text features."
"Overall, in my opinion, the transcription service is rated as ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"The workflow section, where I am building the bots, could use enhancements."
"It can improve based on the native language."
"Lacks a voice recording option."
"The product is limited when it comes to integrating with different platforms and using many other APIs."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ElevenLabs?
The workflow section, where I am building the bots, could use enhancements. Although it is made pretty easy, as a developer, I often prefer to see more freedom. I prefer not to rely solely on prede...
What is your primary use case for ElevenLabs?
The main use cases for ElevenLabs include building voice agents and chat agents mainly within different industries, and the main structure that I'm using is basically defining a knowledge base and ...
What advice do you have for others considering ElevenLabs?
Everything is hosted within ElevenLabs platform itself, and I use different ones for each bot. For the last one, I have used GPT-5.4. I would rate the tech support of ElevenLabs a perfect ten out o...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Speech Service?
The product is included and does not incur any additional costs. Pricing information is not available at the moment.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Speech Service?
The product is limited when it comes to integrating with different platforms and using many other APIs. The marketplace is very limited and it's difficult to implement solutions in it. Enhancing fe...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Azure Speech Service?
I use Microsoft Azure Speech Service ( /products/microsoft-azure-speech-service-reviews ) for communication between different countries. It facilitates communication via emails, documents, and temp...
 

Also Known As

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Azure Speech Service, MS Azure Speech Service
 

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