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Eleven v3vs.Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS
Which model is better?
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS does better in independent tests, while Eleven v3 is more popular.
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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”.
Askable Labs VOICE-H
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS aheadGemini 3.8 Flash TTS is clearly ahead in 8 of 12 subtests, Eleven v3 in 1. 3 are level.
Askable Labs VOICE-H naturalness Elo (Spanish)
95 % ranges 903 to 960 and 1,154 to 1,210, as of October 17, 2026
Askable Labs VOICE-H emotion/tone Elo (Spanish)
95 % ranges 916 to 974 and 1,165 to 1,223, as of October 17, 2026
Askable Labs VOICE-H overall preference Elo (Spanish)
95 % ranges 931 to 975 and 1,134 to 1,182, as of October 17, 2026
Show all 12 subtests
| Subtest | Eleven v3 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askable Labs VOICE-H naturalness Elo (Spanish) | 933 | 1,182 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H emotion/tone Elo (Spanish) | 946 | 1,194 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H overall preference Elo (Spanish) | 953 | 1,160 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H pronunciation accuracy Elo (Spanish) | 1,015 | 1,174 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H naturalness Elo (English) | 980 | 1,121 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H emotion/tone Elo (English) | 1,006 | 1,134 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H overall preference Elo (English) | 994 | 1,107 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H pronunciation accuracy Elo (English) | 998 | 1,092 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H overall preference Elo (French) | 1,138 | 1,095 | Eleven v3 ahead |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H pronunciation accuracy Elo (French) | 1,153 | 1,119 | level |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H naturalness Elo (French) | 1,146 | 1,119 | level |
| Askable Labs VOICE-H emotion/tone Elo (French) | 1,133 | 1,139 | level |
Source · latest October 17, 2026
VoiceArena
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS aheadGemini 3.8 Flash TTS is clearly ahead in 7 of 7 subtests, Eleven v3 in none.
VoiceArena TTS Elo: Arabic MSA
95 % ranges 997 to 1,017 and 1,165 to 1,201, as of October 28, 2026
VoiceArena TTS Elo: Japanese
95 % ranges 1,021 to 1,041 and 1,170 to 1,206, as of October 28, 2026
VoiceArena TTS Elo: Mexican Spanish
95 % ranges 991 to 1,023 and 1,120 to 1,156, as of October 28, 2026
Show all 7 subtests
| Subtest | Eleven v3 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Arabic MSA | 1,007 | 1,183 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Japanese | 1,031 | 1,188 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Mexican Spanish | 1,007 | 1,138 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Vietnamese | 1,033 | 1,122 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: US English | 984 | 1,059 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Brazilian Portuguese | 1,034 | 1,097 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
| VoiceArena TTS Elo: Hindi | 1,044 | 1,094 | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS ahead |
Source · latest October 28, 2026
Artificial Analysis
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS aheadGemini 3.8 Flash TTS is clearly ahead in 1 of 2 subtests, Eleven v3 in none. 1 is level.
Artificial Analysis Provider Voice Arena preference
95 % ranges 1,177 to 1,197 and 1,269 to 1,295, as of November 3, 2026
Artificial Analysis Controlled Voice Arena Elo
95 % ranges 1,063 to 1,085 and 1,039 to 1,063, as of November 3, 2026
Source · latest November 3, 2026
DesignArena
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS slightly aheadGemini 3.8 Flash TTS is clearly ahead in 0 of 2 subtests and slightly in 2, Eleven v3 in none.
DesignArena TTS Arena Elo
as of October 28, 2026
DesignArena Audio Realism Elo
as of October 28, 2026
Source · latest October 28, 2026
All data side by side
Prices are verbatim from the provider, because audio models bill per minute, character or token.
| Eleven v3 | 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) | 39 | 0 |