What is the difference between ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 and Orpheus 3B?

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 is developed by ElevenLabs while Orpheus 3B is developed by Orpheus. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 or Orpheus 3B?

It depends on your use case. ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 and Orpheus 3B 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 ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 and Orpheus 3B on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 and Orpheus 3B 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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ElevenLabs Flash v2.5vsOrpheus 3B

6 challenges

Why ElevenLabs Flash v2.5?

3 months newerJun 2025

Why Orpheus 3B?

No standout advantages

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Narrator Storytellingtext to-speech

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

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Narrator Storytelling

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 2025audio

Narrator Storytelling

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2 / 6

Emotional Monologuetext to-speech

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

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Emotional Monologue

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 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

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

News Anchor Bulletin

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 2025audio

News Anchor Bulletin

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4 / 6

Podcast Introductiontext to-speech

Tests conversational, energetic delivery with personality

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Podcast Introduction

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 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

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Multilingual Greeting

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 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

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Character Voice Dialogue

Orpheus 3B

Orpheus · Mar 2025audio

Character Voice Dialogue

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