Cartesia vs Listnr: Which Is Better in 2026?
Cartesia scores 8.2/10 against Listnr's 7.0 on our rubric, with the gap concentrated in specific areas. Cartesia leads on voice quality (9/10), while Cartesia delivers more for the money (8/10 on value).
Head-to-head
| Metric | Cartesia | Listnr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Voice quality | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| UI | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $4/mo | $19/mo |
| Most popular plan | $39/mo | $39/mo |
| Languages supported | 40 | 142 |
| Voices in catalog | 50 | 1000 |
| Voice cloning | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker | Yes | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-44.1kHz | studio-44.1kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav, pcm, ulaw | mp3, wav |
| Founded | 2023 · United States | 2021 · Australia |
| Enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
Pricing showdown
At entry pricing, Cartesia starts at $4/mo versus Listnr at $19/mo.
When to choose Cartesia
- You're auditioning against human voice talent and need to sound studio-grade.
- Budget is the dominant constraint and you need predictable per-minute economics.
When to choose Listnr
- You publish in five or more languages and need a single tool that covers all of them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cartesia or Listnr better for podcast voiceover?
For podcast voiceover, Cartesia edges out Listnr on our rubric (8.0 vs 7.4). The deciding factor is long-form consistency and natural pacing.
Which one is cheaper?
Cartesia starts at $4/month, cheaper than Listnr's $19/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Cartesia supports 40 languages; Listnr supports 142. 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 ivr phone systems?
For ivr phone systems, Cartesia scores 9.4/10 versus Listnr's 7.0/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.