What is the difference between ElevenLabs Eleven v3 and ElevenLabs Flash v2.5?

Both are developed by ElevenLabs but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, ElevenLabs Eleven v3 or ElevenLabs Flash v2.5?

It depends on your use case. ElevenLabs Eleven v3 and ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 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 Eleven v3 and ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of ElevenLabs Eleven v3 and ElevenLabs Flash v2.5 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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6 challenges

Why ElevenLabs Eleven v3?

4 months newerOct 2025

Why ElevenLabs Flash v2.5?

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 Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Narrator Storytelling

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Narrator Storytelling

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Emotional Monologuetext to-speech

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

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Emotional Monologue

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 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 Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

News Anchor Bulletin

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

News Anchor Bulletin

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4 / 6

Podcast Introductiontext to-speech

Tests conversational, energetic delivery with personality

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Podcast Introduction

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Podcast Introduction

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Multilingual Greetingtext to-speech

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

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Multilingual Greeting

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Multilingual Greeting

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Character Voice Dialoguetext to-speech

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

ElevenLabs Eleven v3

Elevenlabs · Oct 2025audio

Character Voice Dialogue

ElevenLabs Flash v2.5

Elevenlabs · Jun 2025audio

Character Voice Dialogue

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