Amazon Polly vs Murf: Which Is Better in 2026?
On balance, Murf comes out ahead — 8.2 to 7.7 — though the right answer depends on what you're producing. Murf leads on voice quality (8/10), while Amazon Polly delivers more for the money (9/10 on value).
Head-to-head
| Metric | Amazon Polly | Murf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Voice quality | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| UI | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $4/mo | $19/mo |
| Most popular plan | $16/mo | $26/mo |
| Languages supported | 40 | 20 |
| Voices in catalog | 100 | 200 |
| Voice cloning | No | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-24kHz | studio-48kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav, ogg, pcm | mp3, wav |
| Founded | 1994 · United States | 2020 · India |
| Enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
Pricing showdown
At entry pricing, Amazon Polly starts at $4/mo versus Murf at $19/mo.
When to choose Amazon Polly
- Budget is the dominant constraint and you need predictable per-minute economics.
- You publish in five or more languages and need a single tool that covers all of them.
When to choose Murf
- You're producing long-form or premium content where listener fatigue matters.
- You need consented voice cloning for a specific speaker.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Polly or Murf better for podcast voiceover?
Amazon Polly (7.7/10) and Murf (7.8/10) are effectively tied for podcast voiceover. Decide on language coverage and editor preference.
Which one is cheaper?
Amazon Polly starts at $4/month, cheaper than Murf's $19/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Amazon Polly supports 40 languages; Murf supports 20. Amazon Polly is the broader choice for multilingual projects.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Murf supports voice cloning; Amazon Polly does not.
Which is better for ivr phone systems?
For ivr phone systems, Amazon Polly scores 8.8/10 versus Murf's 8.7/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.