Descript vs ElevenLabs: prices compared
In Germany, the cheapest personal plan costs US$28.56 (Hobbyist) at Descript and US$7.14 (Starter) at ElevenLabs per month incl. VAT (as of 29 October 2026).
- Descript from
- US$28.56Hobbyist · Germany
- ElevenLabs from
- US$7.14Starter · Germany
- Cheaper
- ElevenLabsUS$21.42 per month less than Descript
- Choose Descript if you …
- edit podcasts and videos by editing the transcript
- Choose ElevenLabs if you …
- need natural AI voices, audiobooks or voice clones
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Personal
| Plan | Germany | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descript Hobbyist | US$28.56*per monthAnnual: US$19.04 | US$28.80*per monthAnnual: US$19.20 | US$25.94*per monthAnnual: US$17.30 |
| Descript Creator | US$41.65*per monthAnnual: US$28.56 | US$42.00*per monthAnnual: US$28.80 | US$37.84*per monthAnnual: US$25.94 |
| ElevenLabs Starter | US$7.14*per monthAnnual: US$5.95 | US$7.20*per monthAnnual: US$6.00 | US$6.49*per monthAnnual: US$5.40 |
| ElevenLabs Creator | US$26.18*per monthAnnual: US$21.81 | US$26.40*per monthAnnual: US$22.00 | US$23.78*per monthAnnual: US$19.81 |
| ElevenLabs Pro | US$117.81*per monthAnnual: US$98.18 | US$118.80*per monthAnnual: US$99.00 | US$107.02*per monthAnnual: US$89.18 |
* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.
Team
| Plan | Germany | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descript Businessper user | US$77.35*per monthAnnual: US$59.50 | US$78.00*per monthAnnual: US$60.00 | US$70.27*per monthAnnual: US$54.05 |
| ElevenLabs Scaleper user | US$355.81*per monthAnnual: US$296.51 | US$358.80*per monthAnnual: US$299.00 | US$323.22*per monthAnnual: US$269.35 |
| ElevenLabs Businessper user | US$1,178.10*per monthAnnual: US$981.75 | US$1,188.00*per monthAnnual: US$990.00 | US$1,070.19*per monthAnnual: US$891.83 |
* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.
Verdict: Descript or ElevenLabs?
Cheapest entry in Germany: ElevenLabs from US$7.14 a month (Descript: from US$28.56).
Choose Descript if you edit podcasts and videos by editing the transcript.
Strengths
- Cut by editing the text
- Remove filler words automatically
- Voice clone for corrections
Weaknesses
- Extensive interface
- Billed in US dollars
Choose ElevenLabs if you need natural AI voices, audiobooks or voice clones.
Strengths
- Very natural voices, German included
- Voice cloning
- Dubbing into other languages
Weaknesses
- Character allowances are used up quickly
- Billed in US dollars
Editorial assessment, not manufacturer information. Prices checked automatically on 29 October 2026.