Two simple ways to create

Your book.
Beautifully spoken.

Try it free. Most books cost around $15. No subscription required.

Pay as you go

Create one audiobook

From

$4.99

/ one time

Upload your book, preview the narrator, and pay only for what you convert.

Create an audiobook

What's included

  • No subscription required
  • M4B and MP3 downloads
  • Chapters and cover art included
  • Private processing

For regular listeners

PageTone Plus

Best for monthly books

$11.99

/ per month

One average-length book included each month, plus priority processing.

Start with Plus

What's included

  • 600,000 narration characters
  • Unused credits roll over
  • Priority generation
  • Permanent audiobook library
  • Additional books from $1.99 per 100,000 characters

Preview your narrator free

Your files stay private

No surprise charges. See your price before converting.

Why BookWave

See the difference for yourself

Create an audiobook
Comparison of BookWave, ElevenLabs, Speechify, Natural Reader, and Audible for turning a manuscript into an audiobook.
FeatureBookWaveComplete audiobook creationElevenLabsSpeechifyNatural ReaderAudible
Cost for a 1.2M-character bookAbout $24 with Plus$11.99 plan + about $11.94 in extra narrationAbout $200$99 Pro plan + about $102 in extra creditsNot included$29/month is for personal listeningNot includedPersonal reader plans are not audiobook productionNot availableA marketplace for finished audiobooks
Built for creating audiobooksYesUpload a book and get a finished audiobookYesFull studio with paragraph-level editingNoPremium plan reads files aloud for youNoPersonal plan is a read-aloud toolNoListen to titles from Audible's catalog
From manuscript to chaptersAutomaticBook structure, chapters, and cover art handled for youStudio workflowImport, organize, generate, review, and exportReader workflowUpload a file and listen in the appReader workflowUpload text or documents for playbackNot supportedYou cannot convert your own files
Narrator selectionPreview before payingChoose from lifelike voices in 70+ languagesLarge voice libraryVoice and model changes can require regeneration1,000+ premium voicesAvailable for in-app listeningAI voices99+ supported languagesFixed by the publisherNarration varies by title
Finished audiobook filesM4B and MP3Chaptered files ready for your preferred playerMP3 and WAVFull-project or chapter-based exportNo production deliverableDesigned around listening in SpeechifyPersonal-use audioCommercial use requires a separate productAudible app playbackNot a standard audiobook export
What happens after creationKeep it permanentlyDownload it and keep it in your BookWave libraryKeep exported filesPublishing and distribution tools are also availableKeep listening while subscribedPremium features depend on your planPersonal listeningUsage rights depend on the product and planKeep purchased titlesMembership catalog access ends with membership

Estimates checked July 2026. ElevenLabs estimate assumes 1.2 million characters using Multilingual v2: 600,000 Pro credits for $99 plus roughly 600,000 additional credits at about $0.17 per 1,000. Taxes, unused credits, and regeneration are excluded. Competitor pricing and plan details may change.

Narrator previews

Your story already has a voice.

Meet a few of the narrators included with every plan. Listen before you create, then choose the voice that belongs to your book.

Explore every voice
American English

Ethan

Warm · Conversational

An approachable, natural narrator for memoir, contemporary fiction, and conversational nonfiction.

American English

Claire

Warm · Graceful

Warm, composed narration for literary fiction, memoir, romance, and thoughtful nonfiction.

American English

Daniel

Gentle · Reflective

A calm, thoughtful voice for classics, history, reflective nonfiction, and intimate storytelling.

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Everything you need to know before turning your first book into an audiobook.

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Pay-as-you-go projects start at $4.99, and most books cost around $15. You will see the exact price before you convert, so there are no surprise charges.