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ElevenLabs vs Speechify:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, ElevenLabs had more branded searches than Speechify among text to speech tools worldwide. ElevenLabs had about 7.1 million branded searches, while Speechify had 387,000. ElevenLabs made up 88.8% of all text to speech tool searches we track, and Speechify accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about text to speech tools, ElevenLabs and Speechify each appeared in four of the five answers. ElevenLabs was mentioned before Speechify in three out of four answers.

Among text to speech tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ElevenLabs, about 18 searches for every 1 for Speechify

ElevenLabs 7.1M searchesSpeechify 387K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

ElevenLabs in 4 of 5Speechify in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ElevenLabs, named ahead of Speechify in 3 of 4 answers

ElevenLabs first in 3Speechify first in 1

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Top text to speech tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ElevenLabs and Speechify were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ElevenLabs was listed before Speechify in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. ElevenLabs1st
  2. Speechify2nd
  3. NaturalReader3rd
  4. Murf AI4th
  5. TTSMaker5th
  6. Play.ht–
  7. Resemble AI–
  8. LOVO–
  9. WellSaid–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • ElevenLabs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Speechify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Murf AI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NaturalReader2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • TTSMaker1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Play.ht0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Resemble AI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LOVO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • WellSaid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Is ElevenLabs or Speechify more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ElevenLabs and Speechify by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine text to speech tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

ElevenLabs and Speechify among text to speech tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ElevenLabs, Speechify. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthElevenLabsSpeechifyTTSMakerMurf AINaturalReaderPlay.htResemble AILOVOWellSaid
Oct 202584.7%5.7%3.5%2.1%0.86%1.6%0.96%0.47%0.19%
Nov 202585.8%4.8%3.6%2%0.88%1.3%0.98%0.48%0.16%
Dec 202587.5%4.2%3.1%1.6%0.63%1.6%0.86%0.35%0.14%
Jan 202687.4%5.1%2.6%1.5%0.63%1.7%0.7%0.28%0.12%
Feb 202687.4%5%2.5%1.5%0.74%1.8%0.68%0.27%0.11%
Mar 202687.9%5%2.5%1.3%0.76%1.8%0.46%0.23%0.09%
Apr 202686.9%4.9%3%1.5%1.1%1.7%0.55%0.27%0.1%
May 202688.1%4.9%3.1%1.3%0.75%1.3%0.38%0.18%0.08%
Jun 202691.2%3.5%2.6%0.9%0.64%0.72%0.32%0.13%0.06%
Jul 202691.9%2.9%2.6%0.91%0.53%0.72%0.27%0.13%0.06%
Aug 202691.3%2.9%3.3%0.93%0.54%0.54%0.27%0.13%0.06%
Sep 202688.8%4.9%3.8%0.89%0.76%0.41%0.31%0.12%0.06%

How has the ElevenLabs and Speechify comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • ElevenLabs was ahead of Speechify in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ElevenLabs’ share of searches among text to speech tools worldwide moved from 84.7% to 88.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6M to 7.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Speechify’s share of searches among text to speech tools worldwide moved from 5.7% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 399K to 387K.

How did search popularity change for text to speech tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Speechify overtook TTSMaker to rank 2nd among text to speech tools worldwide, with 4.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, ElevenLabs lost share of searches among text to speech tools worldwide, from 91.3% to 88.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

35 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ElevenLabs’ and Speechify’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

ElevenLabs

23 branded search terms

  • 11 labs
  • 11labs
  • eleven labs
  • eleven labs ai
  • eleven labs app
  • eleven labs io
  • elevenlabs
  • elevenlabs agents
  • elevenlabs ai
  • elevenlabs ai voice
  • elevenlabs app
  • elevenlabs dubbing
  • elevenlabs io
  • elevenlabs music
  • elevenlabs reader
  • elevenlabs sound effects
  • elevenlabs voice
  • elevenlabs voice changer
  • elevenlabs voice cloning
  • elevenlabs voice generator
  • elevenlabs voice isolator
  • elevenlabs voices
  • elevenlabs.io

Speechify

12 branded search terms

  • app speechify
  • speechify
  • speechify ai
  • speechify app
  • speechify audiobook
  • speechify chrome extension
  • speechify extension
  • speechify pdf reader
  • speechify studio
  • speechify text reader
  • speechify voice over
  • speechify voices

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