What is the difference between Bark and ElevenLabs Eleven v3?

Bark is developed by OpenRouter while ElevenLabs Eleven v3 is developed by ElevenLabs. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Bark or ElevenLabs Eleven v3?

It depends on your use case. Bark and ElevenLabs Eleven v3 each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Bark and ElevenLabs Eleven v3 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Bark and ElevenLabs Eleven v3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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BarkvsElevenLabs Eleven v3

6 challenges

Why Bark?

No standout advantages

Why ElevenLabs Eleven v3?

30 months newerOct 2025

6 / 6

Narrator Storytellingtext to-speech

Tests a TTS model's ability to deliver warm, engaging narration with natural pacing

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

Narrator Storytelling

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Narrator Storytelling

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2 / 6

Emotional Monologuetext to-speech

Tests a TTS model's expressiveness, pausing, and emotional range

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

Emotional Monologue

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Emotional Monologue

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3 / 6

News Anchor Bulletintext to-speech

Tests a TTS model's ability to deliver professional, authoritative speech

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

News Anchor Bulletin

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

News Anchor Bulletin

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4 / 6

Podcast Introductiontext to-speech

Tests conversational, energetic delivery with personality

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

Podcast Introduction

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Podcast Introduction

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5 / 6

Multilingual Greetingtext to-speech

Tests a TTS model's ability to handle multiple languages in sequence

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

Multilingual Greeting

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Multilingual Greeting

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6 / 6

Character Voice Dialoguetext to-speech

Tests a TTS model's ability to differentiate character voices in dialogue

Bark

Openrouter · Apr 2023audio

Character Voice Dialogue

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Character Voice Dialogue

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6 of 6

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