ElevenLabs vs Suno
Side-by-side on price, free plans, commercial rights, features and exports.
ElevenLabs comes out ahead, 87 to 83, in our AI Music Generators for Games ranking. ElevenLabs leads on output & integration, features. ElevenLabs is best for: Character voices and dialogue for games. Suno is best for: Soundtracks and menu music.
Which should you choose?
Choose ElevenLabs if…
- you want a lower starting price (From $6/mo vs From $10/mo)
- you need separate stems
Choose Suno if…
Soundtracks and menu music.
Side by side
| Fact | ElevenLabs | Suno |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Best for | Character voices and dialogue for games. | Soundtracks and menu music. |
| Free tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Starting price | From $6/mo | From $10/mo |
| Commercial use | Allowed on paid plans | Allowed on paid plans |
| Engines | Unity | Not listed |
| Exports | MP3, WAV | MP3, WAV |
| Skill level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
★ marks the better option in each row.
Features compared
| Feature | ElevenLabs | Suno |
|---|---|---|
| Voice cloning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Design a voice from a description | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Emotion and delivery control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multiple languages | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Speech to speech | Yes | Not confirmed |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Text to sound effect | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multiple variations | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Loopable sounds | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Separate stems | Yes | Partly |
| Seamless loops | Partly | Partly |
| Vocals | Yes | Yes |
| Set track length | Yes | Yes |
Pricing plans
ElevenLabs
Free
Free
10k credits/mo
StarterCheapest paid
$6/mo
30k credits/mo
Suno
Free
Free
7 lifetime trial downloads, non-commercial
ProCheapest paid
$10/mo
2,500 credits, 20 downloads/mo
Score by factor
| Factor | ElevenLabs | Suno | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Output & integration | 72 | 58 | ElevenLabs |
| Commercial rights | 75 | 75 | Even |
| Value | 75 | 75 | Even |
| Maturity | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Game focus | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Features | 97 | 84 | ElevenLabs |
What each one is
ElevenLabs generates character voices, designs new voices, and creates sound effects and music. It offers Unity and Unreal plugins and an API.
Suno generates full songs and instrumentals from text prompts. Since September 2026 free accounts get limited trial downloads, and commercial use requires a paid plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is ElevenLabs or Suno better?
ElevenLabs scores higher in our AI Music Generators for Games ranking (87 vs 83). The right pick depends on the job. ElevenLabs is best for: Character voices and dialogue for games. Suno is best for: Soundtracks and menu music.
Which is cheaper, ElevenLabs or Suno?
ElevenLabs: free tier, from $6/mo. Suno: free tier, from $10/mo.