ElevenLabs SFX
Audio & Music Gen · Free + paid
Generate realistic sound effects from text descriptions using AI
At a glance
- Made by
- ElevenLabs
- Korean
- UI in Korean
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Web, API
What is ElevenLabs SFX?
The ElevenLabs sound effects generator creates custom sound effects and ambient audio from text prompts. When you generate, you get 4 samples within seconds to choose from. You can write detailed text descriptions to fit the scene and control the nuance of the sound effect. The sound effects you make can be used in your projects without license fees or royalties.
- Generate sound effects and ambient audio from text descriptions
- Generate 4 samples in seconds
- Fine-grained sound effect control through text descriptions
- Royalty-free use
- High-quality audio
- Browse popular sound effect categories
Who uses ElevenLabs SFX and for what
- Create sound effects for video and film production
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (10k credits per month, 3 Studio projects, no commercial use)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 10k credits per month |
| Starter | $6/mo | 30k credits per month, commercial license, Instant Voice Cloning ($1 discount for the first month) |
| Creator | $22/mo | 121k credits per month, professional voice cloning (first month $11) |
| Pro | $99/mo | 600k credits per month, API 44.1kHz PCM output |
| Scale | $299/mo | 1.8M credits per month, 3 seats, 3 Professional Voice Clones |
| Business | $990/mo | 6M credits per month, 10 seats, 10 Professional Voice Clones |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom pricing, contact us |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
Combos that work well with ElevenLabs SFX
Short-form background music and sound effects
ChatGPT structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The scope of commercial use, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: API pay-as-you-go + subscription (ChatGPT) / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Claude structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated by version with Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The scope of commercial use, content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Gemini structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects by version. The commercial-use scope, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
DeepSeek structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects by version. The commercial-use scope, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Perplexity structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated in versions with Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool. The scope of permitted commercial use, content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Grok-2 structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. The Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo generates music and sound effects by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The commercial use scope, content ID, and usage location are recorded.
Cost: Subscription (including X subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Llama structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. The Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo generates music and sound effects by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The commercial use scope, content ID, and usage location are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free, license conditions apply) / Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Mistral structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects in multiple versions. The scope of commercial use, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
AI tools similar to ElevenLabs SFX (alternatives)
ElevenLabs SFX vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs SFX | Free + paid | 10 | 1 | Yes | $6/mo | Yes |
| Stability Audio | Free + paid | 0 | 1 | Yes | $12/mo | No |
2 of these 2 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: ElevenLabs SFX ($6/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
ElevenLabs SFX on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 15 AI tools in the Audio & Music Gen field.
- Connected to 1 other tools — #14 in its field.
- Part of 10 work combos recorded on the map.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ElevenLabs SFX for free?
Yes (10k credits per month, 3 Studio projects, no commercial use). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What works well with ElevenLabs SFX?
Based on the combos on the map, there is a workflow such as "Short-form background music and sound effects" that uses it together with GPT, Suno, Udio.
What AI can I use instead of ElevenLabs SFX?
Tools that do the same job, such as Stability Audio, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use ElevenLabs SFX in Korean?
UI in Korean
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.