Play.ht Has Shut Down
Play.ht was acquired by Meta in July 2025 and permanently shut down on December 31, 2025. All accounts and data have been deleted.
Read the full migration guideDetailed comparison pages for every major AI voice generator. See how Notevibes stacks up — features, pricing, and migration guides.
Play.ht shut down on December 31, 2025
Premium quality, premium price
Hour-based billing, limited emotions
Reading-focused, not a voice generator
Outdated voice quality, no emotion controls
Variable quality, basic video tools
Only 6 voices, API-only, no UI
Requires AWS, enterprise complexity
No emotions, requires GCP setup
Steep learning curve, portal complexity
Research-focused, limited practical TTS
Basic free TTS, limited features
Enterprise-only, no individual plans
Voice cloning focus, complex pricing
AI actors focus, limited language support
Whether your current tool shut down, got too expensive, or lacks features — here's what makes Notevibes the best alternative.
The largest collection of AI voices — more than ElevenLabs, Murf, Speechify, and most competitors combined.
Happy, sad, excited, calm, whisper, angry — Notevibes offers the most expressive emotion controls available.
Consistent, high-quality voices across 40+ languages and accents for global content creation.
Plans from $19/month with 90+ free voices to get started. No hidden fees, no hour-based limits.
See how Notevibes compares at a glance.
Play.ht was acquired by Meta in July 2025 and permanently shut down on December 31, 2025. All user accounts, saved audio, and API endpoints were deleted. Thousands of users need a new text-to-speech platform.
Notevibes is the best ElevenLabs alternative for most users. It offers 550+ voices (vs 120+), 18+ explicit emotion controls (vs auto-only), and starts at $19/month — more affordable than ElevenLabs' comparable Creator plan at $22/month.
Notevibes leads with 550+ premium AI voices across 40+ languages. LOVO.ai has 500+, Microsoft Azure offers 400+, and Google Cloud TTS has 220+. ElevenLabs has only 120+ voices.
Yes. Notevibes offers 90+ free voices with no sign-up required. NaturalReader has a generous free tier for basic use. Amazon Polly and Google Cloud TTS offer time-limited free credits for developers.
Notevibes leads with 18+ distinct emotion styles — happy, sad, excited, calm, whisper, angry, and more. Microsoft Azure offers speaking styles but requires complex API setup. Most other tools have limited or no emotion controls.