Listnr vs Play.ht: Which Is Better in 2026?
On balance, Play.ht comes out ahead — 8.3 to 7.0 — though the right answer depends on what you're producing. If voice quality is the deciding factor, Play.ht (9/10) is the safer pick; if you're price-sensitive, Listnr is the better value (7/10).
Yan yana
| Metric | Listnr | Play.ht |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Voice quality | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| UI | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19/mo | $31/mo |
| Most popular plan | $39/mo | $99/mo |
| Languages supported | 142 | 142 |
| Voices in catalog | 1000 | 900 |
| Voice cloning | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker | No | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-44.1kHz | studio-48kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav | mp3, wav, ogg, flac |
| Founded | 2021 · Australia | 2016 · United States |
| Enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
Fiyat kapışması
At entry pricing, Listnr starts at $19/mo versus Play.ht at $31/mo.
Listnr'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- You prefer Listnr's editorial direction or have an existing workflow built around it.
Play.ht'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- You're auditioning against human voice talent and need to sound studio-grade.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listnr or Play.ht better for podcast voiceover?
For podcast voiceover, Play.ht edges out Listnr on our rubric (8.6 vs 7.4). The deciding factor is long-form consistency and natural pacing.
Which one is cheaper?
Listnr starts at $19/month, cheaper than Play.ht's $31/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Listnr supports 142 languages; Play.ht supports 142. They're effectively tied on multilingual coverage.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Yes — both support voice cloning. Consent requirements apply on both platforms.
Which is better for voice memos to articles?
For voice memos to articles, Listnr scores 8.0/10 versus Play.ht's 8.3/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.