Listnr vs Murf: Which Is Better in 2026?
Murf edges out Listnr on our overall rubric (8.4 vs 7.5), but the picture is more nuanced than the headline suggests. Murf leads on voice quality (8/10), while Listnr delivers more for the money (8/10 on value).
Head-to-head
| Metric | Listnr | Murf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Voice quality | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| UI | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $16/mo | $19/mo |
| Most popular plan | $33/mo | $26/mo |
| Languages supported | 142 | 20 |
| Voices in catalog | 1000 | 200 |
| Voice cloning | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker | No | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-44.1kHz | studio-48kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav | mp3, wav |
| Founded | 2021 · Australia | 2020 · India |
| Enterprise plan | No | Yes |
Pricing showdown
At entry pricing, Listnr starts at $16/mo versus Murf at $19/mo.
When to choose Listnr
- You're shipping high volume — the price-per-character math favors Listnr as you scale.
- You publish in five or more languages and need a single tool that covers all of them.
When to choose Murf
- You're producing long-form or premium content where listener fatigue matters.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listnr or Murf better for podcast voiceover?
For podcast voiceover, Murf edges out Listnr on our rubric (7.8 vs 7.4). The deciding factor is long-form consistency and natural pacing.
Which one is cheaper?
Listnr starts at $16/month, cheaper than Murf's $19/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Listnr supports 142 languages; Murf supports 20. Listnr is the broader choice for multilingual projects.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Yes — both support voice cloning. Consent requirements apply on both platforms.
Which is better for voice memos to articles?
For voice memos to articles, Listnr scores 8.0/10 versus Murf's 8.4/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.