Spotify Expands AI Audiobook Library with ElevenLabs Partnership
On Thursday, Spotify dropped some big news—they're now rolling out audiobooks narrated with ElevenLabs' AI voice tech. Since ElevenLabs is pretty much a big deal in the AI audio world, this collab is set to pump up the number of AI-narrated audiobooks you'll find on Spotify.
If you're an author looking to get your AI-narrated audiobook on Spotify, here's the drill: snag the file package from ElevenLabs, then head over to Findaway Voices, which is Spotify's go-to for audiobook distribution. After you upload your recording, it's gotta go through a review process before it hits the shelves. And just so you know, Spotify makes it clear which books were narrated by AI.
With ElevenLabs, you can get your audiobook narrated in 29 different languages. The free version lets you do up to 10 minutes of text-to-speech each month, but if you're willing to shell out $99 a month for the Pro plan, you can crank out up to 500 minutes of narration.
This move comes two years after Spotify joined forces with Google Play Books to bring AI-narrated audiobooks to the scene. And they're not stopping there—Spotify's got plans to team up with even more companies to beef up their audiobook collection.
But, let's be real, the whole AI audiobook thing is stirring up some serious chatter in the publishing world. A bunch of folks in the industry are worried that these AI recordings might not be up to snuff and could mess with the overall quality of audiobooks for listeners.
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PaulThomas
August 9, 2025 at 3:00:59 AM EDT
This Spotify-ElevenLabs collab is wild! AI narrating audiobooks in 29 languages? That’s a game-changer for indie authors. Can’t wait to hear how these digital voices stack up against human narrators. 🤖📚
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LawrenceLopez
April 20, 2025 at 8:23:36 PM EDT
A parceria do Spotify com a ElevenLabs é incrível! Agora posso ouvir mais audiolivros narrados por IA, perfeito para meus longos deslocamentos. As vozes soam tão naturais, parece que tenho um narrador pessoal. Só queria que houvesse mais gêneros disponíveis. Continuem expandindo, Spotify! 🎧📚
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EdwardWalker
April 18, 2025 at 11:28:39 AM EDT
Spotify's new AI audiobooks are amazing! The voices sound so real, it's like having a professional narrator. But, some pronunciations are off, which can be annoying. Still, it's a game-changer for authors and listeners alike. Keep up the good work, but fix those mispronunciations! 😉
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AndrewWilson
April 17, 2025 at 11:17:01 PM EDT
Os novos audiolivros de IA do Spotify são incríveis! As vozes soam tão reais, parece que temos um narrador profissional. Mas, algumas pronúncias estão erradas, o que pode ser irritante. Ainda assim, é uma mudança de jogo para autores e ouvintes. Continuem o bom trabalho, mas corrijam essas pronúncias! 😉
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BillyThomas
April 16, 2025 at 7:46:10 PM EDT
¡La colaboración de Spotify con ElevenLabs es genial! Ahora puedo escuchar más audiolibros narrados por IA, ideal para mis largos trayectos. Las voces suenan tan naturales, es como tener un narrador personal. Ojalá hubiera más géneros para elegir. ¡Sigan expandiéndose, Spotify! 🎧📚
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BruceBrown
April 15, 2025 at 10:07:22 PM EDT
Spotify's move with ElevenLabs is pretty cool! Now I can listen to more AI-narrated audiobooks, which is perfect for my long commutes. The voices sound so natural, it's like having a personal narrator. Only wish there were more genres to choose from. Keep expanding, Spotify! 🎧📚
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On Thursday, Spotify dropped some big news—they're now rolling out audiobooks narrated with ElevenLabs' AI voice tech. Since ElevenLabs is pretty much a big deal in the AI audio world, this collab is set to pump up the number of AI-narrated audiobooks you'll find on Spotify.
If you're an author looking to get your AI-narrated audiobook on Spotify, here's the drill: snag the file package from ElevenLabs, then head over to Findaway Voices, which is Spotify's go-to for audiobook distribution. After you upload your recording, it's gotta go through a review process before it hits the shelves. And just so you know, Spotify makes it clear which books were narrated by AI.
With ElevenLabs, you can get your audiobook narrated in 29 different languages. The free version lets you do up to 10 minutes of text-to-speech each month, but if you're willing to shell out $99 a month for the Pro plan, you can crank out up to 500 minutes of narration.
This move comes two years after Spotify joined forces with Google Play Books to bring AI-narrated audiobooks to the scene. And they're not stopping there—Spotify's got plans to team up with even more companies to beef up their audiobook collection.
But, let's be real, the whole AI audiobook thing is stirring up some serious chatter in the publishing world. A bunch of folks in the industry are worried that these AI recordings might not be up to snuff and could mess with the overall quality of audiobooks for listeners.
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August 9, 2025 at 3:00:59 AM EDT
This Spotify-ElevenLabs collab is wild! AI narrating audiobooks in 29 languages? That’s a game-changer for indie authors. Can’t wait to hear how these digital voices stack up against human narrators. 🤖📚
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April 20, 2025 at 8:23:36 PM EDT
A parceria do Spotify com a ElevenLabs é incrível! Agora posso ouvir mais audiolivros narrados por IA, perfeito para meus longos deslocamentos. As vozes soam tão naturais, parece que tenho um narrador pessoal. Só queria que houvesse mais gêneros disponíveis. Continuem expandindo, Spotify! 🎧📚
0
April 18, 2025 at 11:28:39 AM EDT
Spotify's new AI audiobooks are amazing! The voices sound so real, it's like having a professional narrator. But, some pronunciations are off, which can be annoying. Still, it's a game-changer for authors and listeners alike. Keep up the good work, but fix those mispronunciations! 😉
0
April 17, 2025 at 11:17:01 PM EDT
Os novos audiolivros de IA do Spotify são incríveis! As vozes soam tão reais, parece que temos um narrador profissional. Mas, algumas pronúncias estão erradas, o que pode ser irritante. Ainda assim, é uma mudança de jogo para autores e ouvintes. Continuem o bom trabalho, mas corrijam essas pronúncias! 😉
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April 16, 2025 at 7:46:10 PM EDT
¡La colaboración de Spotify con ElevenLabs es genial! Ahora puedo escuchar más audiolibros narrados por IA, ideal para mis largos trayectos. Las voces suenan tan naturales, es como tener un narrador personal. Ojalá hubiera más géneros para elegir. ¡Sigan expandiéndose, Spotify! 🎧📚
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April 15, 2025 at 10:07:22 PM EDT
Spotify's move with ElevenLabs is pretty cool! Now I can listen to more AI-narrated audiobooks, which is perfect for my long commutes. The voices sound so natural, it's like having a personal narrator. Only wish there were more genres to choose from. Keep expanding, Spotify! 🎧📚
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