AIVA vs ElevenLabs SFX
Both are music & sfx tools, but they suit different workflows. ElevenLabs SFX is the cheaper entry point; the sections below compare what we can actually verify — pricing, tier model and capability coverage.
A note on scores: we have not yet run either tool hands-on, so this page compares verifiable facts rather than our opinion. We do not publish scores we cannot defend.
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Side by side
| Attribute | AIVA | ElevenLabs SFX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Music & SFX | Music & SFX |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | €15/mo | $5/mo |
| Our score | Not tested | Not tested |
| Verification | pricing verified | pricing verified |
| Standout metric | MIDI Export | Text to Foley |
| Launched | 2016 | 2024 |
Capability coverage
| Capability | AIVA | ElevenLabs SFX |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ Styles | ||
| Ambience | ||
| Foley | ||
| MIDI Export | ||
| Orchestral | ||
| Sound Effects | ||
| Soundtracks | ||
| Text to SFX |
Coverage is based on the capabilities we catalog for each tool. A missing mark means we do not track that capability for it, not necessarily that it is impossible.
Common questions
- Is AIVA or ElevenLabs SFX cheaper?
- ElevenLabs SFX is cheaper at the entry tier — $5/mo versus €15/mo. Check what each tier actually includes before deciding, since credit limits often matter more than headline price.
- What can AIVA do that ElevenLabs SFX cannot?
- Based on the capabilities we track, AIVA covers Soundtracks, Orchestral, MIDI Export where ElevenLabs SFX does not.
- What can AIVA do that ElevenLabs SFX cannot?
- AIVA covers Sound Effects, Foley, Ambience, which ElevenLabs SFX does not.