ElevenLabs rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
ElevenLabs rate limits and character credits. Monthly character limits, voice cloning caps and API request limits - Free, Starter, Creator and Pro plans compared.
ElevenLabs usage limits by plan
| Commercial Use | No | Personal use only |
| Voice Clones | 3 voices | Custom voice clones |
| Characters Per Mo | 10000 chars | Monthly character allowance |
| Commercial Use | Yes | Commercial license included |
| Voice Clones | 10 voices | Instant voice clones |
| Characters Per Mo | 30000 chars | $5/month |
| Voice Clones | 30 voices | Instant + professional clones |
| Characters Per Mo | 100000 chars | $22/month |
| Voice Clones | 160 voices | All clone types |
| Characters Per Mo | 500000 chars | $99/month |
What happens when you hit ElevenLabs's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
ElevenLabs limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. ElevenLabs uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from ElevenLabs's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
ElevenLabs limits - frequently asked questions
What is the ElevenLabs message limit?
ElevenLabs message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does ElevenLabs have a file upload limit?
Yes, ElevenLabs enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do ElevenLabs limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many ElevenLabs limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit ElevenLabs's rate limit?
ElevenLabs will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.