What is the best free Cartesia alternative?

Krisp is the strongest free option we list — aI noise cancellation. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Cartesia?

Yes — 2 of the tools on this page start below Cartesia's $5/mo. The cheapest is Auphonic at Free (2h/mo free).

Why should I switch from Cartesia?

Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

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8 best Cartesia alternatives in 2026

Cartesia is a voice & audio tool that ultra-low-latency realistic TTS. It starts at $5/mo. Below are the 8 closest alternatives we track, 7 of which have a free tier. Each entry explains the one thing that actually differs — not a rephrased feature list.

We label every tool with how far we have verified it. Where we have not run a tool ourselves, we say so rather than inventing a score.

Cartesia compared with 8 alternatives
Tool	From	Model	Our score	Verification
Cartesia (current)	$5/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Krisp	$8/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Voicemod	$45/yr	Freemium	—	Price checked
Resemble AI	$0.006/sec	Paid	—	Price checked
ElevenLabs	$5/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Riverside	$15/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Murf.ai	$19/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Descript Overdub	$12/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Auphonic	Free (2h/mo free)	Freemium	—	Price checked

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

1.Krisp
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AI-powered noise cancellation for calls and recordings. Removes background voices, barking dogs, and keyboard clicks in real-time.
vs Cartesia: Adds Noise Cancellation and Calls, which Cartesia does not cover.
$8/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →
2.Voicemod
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Live voice changing and soundboard for streamers and gamers with AI voices and custom voice creation.
vs Cartesia: Adds Voice Changer and Streaming, which Cartesia does not cover.
$45/yr·Voice & AudioFull details →
3.Resemble AI
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Real-time voice cloning API with emotion control, localization, and deepfake detection. Enterprise-grade security and compliance.
vs Cartesia: About 100% cheaper at the entry tier ($0.006/sec vs $5/mo).
$0.006/sec·Voice & AudioFull details →
4.ElevenLabs
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The industry standard for AI voiceovers, voice cloning, and dubbing in 29+ languages. Perfect for faceless YouTube channels and documentaries.
vs Cartesia: Adds Voice Cloning and Text to Speech, which Cartesia does not cover.
$5/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →
5.Riverside
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4K remote recording with local tracks, AI transcription in 100+ languages, Magic Clips, and text-based editing.
vs Cartesia: Adds Remote Recording and 4K, which Cartesia does not cover.
$15/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →
6.Murf.ai
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Versatile AI voice generator offering over 120+ realistic voices in 20 languages. Includes pitch control, emphasis editing, and background music syncing.
vs Cartesia: Adds AI Voiceover and Explainer Videos, which Cartesia does not cover.
$19/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →
7.Descript Overdub
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Create a text-to-speech model of your own voice. Edit audio by editing text. Fix mistakes in recordings without re-recording.
vs Cartesia: Adds Voice Cloning and Overdub, which Cartesia does not cover.
$12/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →
8.Auphonic
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Automatic audio post-production web service for podcasts, broadcasters, and video creators. Leveler, noise reduction, and loudness normalization.
vs Cartesia: About 60% cheaper at the entry tier (Free (2h/mo free) vs $5/mo).
Free (2h/mo free)·Voice & AudioFull details →

Cartesia alternatives — common questions

What is the best free Cartesia alternative?: Krisp is the strongest free option we list — aI noise cancellation. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cartesia?: Yes — 2 of the tools on this page start below Cartesia's $5/mo. The cheapest is Auphonic at Free (2h/mo free).
Why should I switch from Cartesia?: Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

Top picks at a glance

Freemium
Krisp
Voice & Audio$8/mo
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AI noise cancellation
AI-powered noise cancellation for calls and recordings. Removes background voices, barking dogs, and keyboard clicks in real-time.
#Noise Cancellation#Real-time#Calls
Visit siteKrisp (opens in a new tab)Details about Krisp
Freemium
Voicemod
Voice & Audio$45/yr
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Real-time AI voice changer
Live voice changing and soundboard for streamers and gamers with AI voices and custom voice creation.
#Voice Changer#Real-time#Streaming
Visit siteVoicemod (opens in a new tab)Details about Voicemod
Paid
Resemble AI
Voice & Audio$0.006/sec
Price checked
Real-time voice cloning
Real-time voice cloning API with emotion control, localization, and deepfake detection. Enterprise-grade security and compliance.
#Real-time#API#Emotion Control
Visit siteResemble AI (opens in a new tab)Details about Resemble AI
Freemium
ElevenLabs
Voice & Audio$5/mo
Price checked
Most realistic AI voice cloning
The industry standard for AI voiceovers, voice cloning, and dubbing in 29+ languages. Perfect for faceless YouTube channels and documentaries.
#Voice Cloning#Text to Speech#Multilingual
Visit siteElevenLabs (opens in a new tab)Details about ElevenLabs

8 best Cartesia alternatives in 2026

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

1.Krisp

2.Voicemod

3.Resemble AI

4.ElevenLabs

5.Riverside

6.Murf.ai

7.Descript Overdub

8.Auphonic

Cartesia alternatives — common questions

Top picks at a glance

Krisp

Voicemod

Resemble AI

ElevenLabs