# ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech

> Cloud TTS. Free 10k credits is minutes, not a product

**Subcategory:** ElevenLabs  
**License:** MIT  
**Source:** https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills/blob/main/text-to-speech/SKILL.md

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## When it is useful

ElevenLabs cloud TTS. Needs API key. Not SFX, music, dubbing, Speech Engine, or LiveKit OSS.

## The Catch

Vendor lock. Needs API key. Free 10k credits/mo is minutes of audio, not a product. No commercial license on Free. Starter is 6 USD/mo not 5.