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ElevenLabs vs Masterchannel
Both are professional tools for music & audio production. ElevenLabs has a free trial; Masterchannel has an EU-based provider.
ElevenLabsElevenLabs (New York, USA)GDPR: Limitedfree plan · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
MasterchannelMasterchannel AS, Oslo (Norway)GDPR: LimitedArtist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- ElevenLabs has a free trial; we did not find one for Masterchannel.
- Masterchannel is based in the EU, ElevenLabs outside the EU.
| Criterion | ElevenLabs | Masterchannel |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | free plan | Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | Outside EU | EU |
| Tasks | AI phone agent and voice agents, AI translation tool | – |
Choose ElevenLabs if…
- you want to try it for free first
- you are looking for: text-to-speech in 32+ languages
- you are looking for: more than 11,000 voices in the voice library
Choose Masterchannel if…
- you want a provider in the EU
- What you're looking for: AI mastering with engineer profiles
- What you're looking for: specify genre and mood
Features of ElevenLabs
- Text-to-speech in 32+ languages
- More than 11,000 voices in the voice library
- Voice cloning from a few minutes of audio
- Voice design via text prompt (Voice Design)
- Low latency (~75 ms) for real-time agents
- Emotion and audio tags (laughing, whispering)
- API for integration into your own applications
- Free plan with monthly credits
Features of Masterchannel
- AI mastering with engineer profiles
- Specify genre and mood
- Align loudness with streaming
- Correct EQ balance
- Adjusting tone and dynamics
- Play masters losslessly
- White-label mastering service (Partner)
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: ElevenLabs or Masterchannel?
- ElevenLabs has a free trial; Masterchannel has an EU-based provider. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: ElevenLabs or Masterchannel?
- ElevenLabs: free plan; from $6/month (Starter). Masterchannel: Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month.
- Which is safer for your data: ElevenLabs or Masterchannel?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for music & audio production.
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