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Fliki vs ElevenLabs: which one for faceless videos?

At a glance

ElevenLabs makes the voice: text-to-speech, cloning and dubbing, free with about 10 minutes a month and $6/month for Starter with a commercial license. Fliki makes the whole video: script to scenes, stock media, voice and captions. Its free plan gives 3 credits a month at 720p with a watermark. Fliki Standard is $28/month, or $21/month billed yearly.

Quick verdict

  • Choose ElevenLabs if you edit your own video and only need a great voice.
  • Choose Fliki if you want a full faceless video from text.
  • Some creators voice in ElevenLabs and edit elsewhere instead of using Fliki.

Side-by-side comparison

DetailElevenLabsFliki
Main jobAI voices and dubbingText to video with voiceover
Free plan10,000 credits/mo (~10 min TTS)3 credits/mo, 720p, watermark, 5 min exports
Entry planStarter: $6/mo, 30,000 creditsStandard: $28/mo or $21/mo yearly, 180 credits/mo
Next planCreator: $22/mo, 121,000 creditsPremium: 600 credits/mo; price not shown today
Voice cloningInstant on Starter; professional on CreatorStandard: 1 clone. Premium: 3
ExportAudioFree 720p, paid 1080p
Commercial useStarter and upPaid plans include commercial rights
Best forNarration and cloningFaceless video from scripts

For Shorts, TikTok and Reels

A faceless Short needs a voice and visuals. ElevenLabs gives the best control over the voice, then you build visuals in CapCut or similar. Fliki does both in one place, but free exports have a watermark and are capped at 720p, so you will need a paid plan to post.

How to choose

  1. Already edit videos? ElevenLabs Starter.
  2. Want one tool from script to video? Fliki.
  3. Monetizing? Use a paid plan on either; free plans lack a commercial license.
  4. Pay yearly for Fliki to save $7 a month ($84 a year) on Standard.

Common questions

Does Fliki use ElevenLabs voices?

Fliki's pricing page does not say which voice provider it uses.

Is Fliki free?

Yes: 3 credits a month, 720p, with a watermark.

Is ElevenLabs free for YouTube?

The free plan does not list a commercial license. Starter at $6/month does.

Related: ElevenLabs vs Murf AI, faceless video tools, AI voiceover tools.

Sources: elevenlabs.io/pricing, fliki.ai/pricing, fliki.ai/frequently-asked-questions. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.