In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only ElevenLabs Dubbing has a free plan.
- Apple Live Captions also has a phone app and computer app; ElevenLabs Dubbing also has a web.
Side by side
The details.
| Apple Live Captions | ElevenLabs Dubbing | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Apple | ElevenLabs |
| What it says it is | “By default, Live Captions transcribes audio from all apps.” | “Dubbing v2 brings high quality dubbing to creators, marketers, and studios ‒ fully automated, with no pipeline to build.” |
| Free plan | Not statedBuilt in; on Mac 'available only on Mac computers with Apple silicon' when the system language is English (U.S.) or English (Canada) (macOS 15 guide). | Yes10k credits per month; commercial license starts with the Starter plan. |
| Plans | Not shown | Starter: $6 a monthCreator: not in US$Pro: $99 a monthScale: $299 a monthBusiness: $990 a month |
| Runs on | macOS (Apple silicon), iPhone (FaceTime) | web, API |
| Latest update | — | ElevenLabs valuation increases to $22 billion fueled by enterprise demand for conversational agents, Sep 30, 2026 |
| Its terms | “The accuracy of Live Captions may vary and should not be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations.”In its terms · Mac User Guide | “If you believe your voice has been used without your consent, you can submit an Unauthorized Use of Voice report here.”In its terms · ElevenLabs Prohibited Use Policy |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
More comparisons