Listnr vs Soundraw: Which Is Better in 2026?
Soundraw edges out Listnr on our overall rubric (7.5 vs 7.0), but the picture is more nuanced than the headline suggests. Listnr pulls ahead on raw voice quality; Soundraw is the smarter buy if your budget is tight.
Head-to-head
| Metric | Listnr | Soundraw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Voice quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| UI | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19/mo | $17/mo |
| Most popular plan | $39/mo | $17/mo |
| Languages supported | 142 | 1 |
| Voices in catalog | 1000 | — |
| Voice cloning | Yes | No |
| API available | Yes | No |
| Emotion control | Yes | No |
| Multi-speaker | No | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-44.1kHz | studio-44.1kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav | mp3, wav |
| Founded | 2021 · Australia | 2020 · Japan |
| Enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
Pricing showdown
If budget is the deciding factor, Soundraw wins on entry pricing: $17 vs $19/mo.
When to choose Listnr
- You publish in five or more languages and need a single tool that covers all of them.
- You need consented voice cloning for a specific speaker.
- Programmatic generation is required and Soundraw doesn't expose one.
When to choose Soundraw
- You want commercial use included on the lowest plan without surprise overages.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listnr or Soundraw better for podcast voiceover?
Listnr (7.4/10) and Soundraw (7.5/10) are effectively tied for podcast voiceover. Decide on language coverage and editor preference.
Which one is cheaper?
Soundraw starts at $17/month, cheaper than Listnr's $19/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Listnr supports 142 languages; Soundraw supports 1. Listnr is the broader choice for multilingual projects.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Listnr supports voice cloning; Soundraw does not.
Which is better for voice memos to articles?
For voice memos to articles, Listnr scores 8.0/10 versus Soundraw's 7.5/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.