WellSaid vs. Murf

Murf is optimized for quick output. WellSaid is built for teams that need accuracy, consistency, and a shared way to deliver polished voice across every project.

Studio-quality voices from licensed professionals
Closed, governed AI platform with SOC 2 & GDPR compliance
Secure Workspaces and role-based collaboration

Voice quality comparison

Murf

Trusted by the world’s most recognized enterprises
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What does WellSaid cost vs. Murf?

What does WellSaid cost vs. Murf?

Murf may appear lower-cost upfront, but when teams factor in revisions, output quality, brand consistency, and compliance reviews, WellSaid delivers a lower effective cost per finished, production-ready minute. 
On average, WellSaid is cheaper by ~25–35% ($0.06–$0.10 cheaper per minute) than Murf
Teams get more output for the same budget with WellSaid, thanks to lower per-minute pricing and consistent voice quality that reduces retakes."
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Platform
Cost per minute
Quality
Security
Scale
Ownership

WellSaid

 Lower effective cost
Real, professional voices
Closed-source; no customer data training
Workspaces, roles, version history, onboarding, CSM support
Clear commercial rights, IP-protected

ElevenLabs

Appears lower upfront
Model-generated voice quality varies
Hybrid model architecture with limited governance controls
Limited collaboration & review workflows
Usage rights depend on plan and use case

Average cost per minute

$0.14 -$0.20
average cost per finished minute of audio
Estimated range based on typical usage and fewer required revisions.
Murf
$0.20 – $0.30
average cost per finished minute of audio
Appears lower-cost upfront but often results in additional retakes and QC time, increasing actual cost.

Compare plans

WellSaid plans support teams that produce recurring training, communications, and product content with production-ready audio, built-in governance, and secure collaboration. Murf plans work well for individual creators and small teams producing one-off content. When teams need consistency, shared standards, and efficient updates, WellSaid delivers stronger long-term value.

WellSaid paid plans

Creative
$50/mo
720 downloads/year
(~360 min of audio/mo)
Business
$160/mo
1,300 downloads/year
(~720 min of audio/mo)
Enterprise
Price upon request
4,300 downloads/year
(~2,400 min of audio/mo)
WellSaid delivers a lower total cost per finished minute, more consistent voice quality, and built-in governance for team workflows.

Murf paid plans

Creator
$22/mo
~24 hours of audio generation/year
(~120 min of audio/month)
Business
$1,100/mo
~96 hours of audio generation/year
(~480 min of audio/month)
Enterprise
Price upon request
Unlimited voice generation
FEATURE COMPARISON

Compare features of WellSaid and Murf

Murf

Security & governed AI

See how each platform protects your data and ensures responsible AI use.
Number of current and past lawsuits
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US patented

Commercial rights

Does not train on customer data

Enterprise only

Does not sell customer data

Closed AI model

Hybrid/varies by tier

Data hosted and managed in the US

Meets EU AI Act transparency standards

Dual-layer moderation

Limited (filters profanity/NSFW only)
WellSaid provides governed, closed-model voice and data controls across plans — Murf provides governance primarily at the Enterprise tier.

Studio controls & workflow

Experience the difference in creative precision, audio fidelity, and speed.

Smart Suggestions for tricky words

Word and phrase-level editing

Limited (manual pronunciation tools only)

Sentence- or paragraph-level rendering

Real-time preview

Multi-speaker support

Smart pronunciation toolbar (US/UK)

Oxford pronunciation model

Domain-specific vocabularies

Audio fidelity

Up to 96kHz
(studio-grade clarity)
Up to 48kHz
(standard fidelity)

Low-latency API for real-time output

Caption files

WellSaid output is more consistent and production-ready, reducing retakes and QC time.

Integration & scalability

Discover which platform connects securely across enterprise systems

SSO

Enterprise only

Workspaces

Enterprise only

Role-based access

Enterprise only

Onboarding and ramp support

Enterprise only

Dedicated customer support manager

Enterprise only

Adobe Express Integration

Adobe Premiere Pro Integration

Global voice library

WellSaid is built for multi-team production workflows. Murf supports team collaboration primarily at its highest tiers.
why wellsaid

The top 3 reasons people choose WellSaid

Voices you own and trust

WellSaid voices come from licensed actor recordings, giving you studio-quality clarity and consistency. Our closed, proprietary models offer full commercial rights and brand control — never scraped and never cloned from public data.

Governed AI with enterprise-grade security

WellSaid is the only fully closed-source AI voice platform designed for teams that need secure, compliant, and private voice content. We never use open data or train on customer content, and every project stays protected and auditable under SOC 2 and GDPR.

Built for collaboration and scale

WellSaid gives teams a secure workspace to create, review, and update voice content together. Role-based access, shared standards, and version history keep workflows organized, while precision controls ensure production-ready audio every time.

Trusted by the world’s most recognized enterprises

Leading organizations across healthcare, finance, and technology rely on WellSaid to create secure, human-realistic voiceovers at scale.

"Total game changer for our video process"

We can generate high-quality voiceover recordings in a very short time and on our schedule. No need to search for voiceover talent and wait for them to record and send the files back to us.
Jenn H.
Executive Director
Elevate & Creative Director

"Great software to scale personalized video”

When creating personalized video in our ABM product strategy, WellSaid has DRASTICALLY decreased our production time. We're able to produce personalized video at scale for every stage in the sales funnel.
Joseph V.
Senior VP
Marketing

“WellSaid is a game changer for content creators”

I've created over 6,584 minutes of voiceover content using WellSaid Studio, and I honestly can't imagine going back to traditional voiceover methods. According to their calculations, this would have cost me over $296,000 using conventional voice talent.
Daniel W.
Education & Media Development Manager
Canon America Medical Systems

Ready to move from Murf?

Switch without disruption and keep every project secure, consistent, and production-ready.

Switching is simple. Our team handles the transition for you. We’ll migrate your scripts, set up Workspaces, align voice guidance, and onboard your team. You start creating in WellSaid immediately with governed workflows and enterprise support built in.

Efficiency is the real ROI.

Re-recordings waste time. Compliance checks slow teams down. Delays cost momentum.

WellSaid cuts through it all — delivering studio-quality results, faster approvals, and a secure, governed workflow that scales enterprise-wide.

ETHICS & SECURITY

Responsible AI voice, built with real people

At WellSaid, AI voice is developed with and for people. Each voice is created with paid professional actors whose likenesses remain protected under commercial use rights. Our closed, governed AI platform — SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliant — ensures ethical training, traceability, and enterprise trust at every step.

That’s why enterprises that prioritize integrity choose WellSaid.
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