ElevenLabsGoogleAudio matchupSpeech output
Eleven Flash v2.5vs.Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS
Which model is better?
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS does better in independent tests, while Eleven Flash v2.5 is more popular.
Pick Eleven Flash v2.5 for
Pick Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS for
Shared tests
Independent evaluators and leaderboards only, the newest shared snapshot per evaluator. With 95 % ranges a lead counts when they do not overlap; for hit rates, when it holds in a 95 % test. Without any uncertainty figure at most “slightly ahead”.
Artificial Analysis
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS aheadGemini 3.8 Flash TTS is clearly ahead in 2 of 2 subtests, Eleven Flash v2.5 in none.
Artificial Analysis Provider Voice Arena preference
95 % ranges 1,065 to 1,085 and 1,269 to 1,295, as of November 3, 2026
Artificial Analysis Controlled Voice Arena Elo
95 % ranges 976 to 1,000 and 1,039 to 1,063, as of November 3, 2026
Source · latest November 3, 2026
All data side by side
Prices are verbatim from the provider, because audio models bill per minute, character or token.
| Eleven Flash v2.5 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Speech output | Speech output |
| Developer | ElevenLabs | |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Released | n/a | September 22, 2026 |
| Weights | proprietary | n/a |
| Runs locally | no | no |
| Price | n/a | $0.50 per 1M text tokens through December 31, 2026, then $1 per 1M text tokens from January 1, 2027 |
| Popularity (out of 100) | 22 | 0 |