ElevenLabs and Fish Audio Integrations -- Voice Options That Go Beyond the Built-Ins

How Does VoiceStream Connect to ElevenLabs?

ElevenLabs is one of the most widely used AI voice platforms. It has a large library of pre-built voices and a mature voice cloning engine. Connecting your ElevenLabs account to VoiceStream takes a few minutes and imports your existing voices, including any clones you've already created.

Once connected, your ElevenLabs voices appear alongside VoiceStream's built-in options in the voice selector. You use them the same way -- write or import a script, select a voice, generate audio.

The connection is read/write: VoiceStream sends your script text to ElevenLabs for synthesis and returns the audio for editing and distribution. Your ElevenLabs subscription determines what voices and features are available to you.

What you get from the ElevenLabs integration:

• Access to the full ElevenLabs voice library (hundreds of voices across accents, languages, and styles)
• Any cloned voices you've created in your ElevenLabs account
• ElevenLabs' voice cloning engine if you want to create a new clone from inside VoiceStream
• High-quality audio output optimized for long-form narration
• Support for multiple languages and regional accents

How Does VoiceStream Connect to Fish Audio?

Fish Audio is a newer voice platform with a growing library and its own voice cloning technology. Some creators find that certain Fish Audio voices suit their content style better than what's available elsewhere -- the platform has a different aesthetic and voice character than ElevenLabs.

Connecting Fish Audio works the same way as ElevenLabs: enter your API credentials, and your Fish Audio voices become available in VoiceStream's voice selector.

What you get from the Fish Audio integration:

• Access to the Fish Audio voice library
• Fish Audio's voice cloning engine as an alternative to ElevenLabs
• A different set of vocal styles and character options
• The ability to test how your script sounds with a different synthesis engine

Why Connect Both -- What's the Point of Dual Integration?

Having both integrations available means you're not locked into one provider's output quality, voice catalog, or pricing.

Here's where that flexibility pays off:

Voice selection. ElevenLabs and Fish Audio have different libraries with different strengths. A voice that sounds natural for a finance briefing might not be the right fit for a coaching podcast. Having two libraries to choose from means more options to find the voice that fits your content.

Cloning comparison. Both platforms offer voice cloning. Some creators find their cloned voice sounds more natural on one platform versus the other. You can create clones on both and choose the one that sounds most like you. See the voice cloning page for how that process works.

Redundancy. If one provider has a service interruption or changes its pricing structure, you have an alternative already connected. You're not rebuilding your workflow from scratch.

Cost management. Different providers have different pricing models. Depending on your episode volume and the voices you use, one provider may be more cost-effective for your specific use case. Having both connected lets you distribute usage.

Do I Need Both Integrations to Use VoiceStream?

No. VoiceStream's six built-in voices don't require any external integrations. You can produce and publish episodes immediately without connecting ElevenLabs or Fish Audio.

The integrations are for creators who want:

• More voice variety than the built-ins provide
• Their own cloned voice
• Specific accents or languages not covered by the built-in set
• Access to a voice they've already created on one of those platforms

If you're just getting started, the built-in voices are a good way to test the platform before adding external accounts. See the AI voices page for a breakdown of what the six built-in options cover.

Can I Use ElevenLabs and Fish Audio Voices I've Already Created?

Yes. When you connect an existing ElevenLabs or Fish Audio account, VoiceStream imports the voices and clones already in that account. You don't need to recreate anything. If you've been using ElevenLabs for other projects and have voices you like, they're immediately available inside VoiceStream.

Does Connecting These Integrations Affect My Existing ElevenLabs or Fish Audio Usage?

Connecting to VoiceStream doesn't change how your existing accounts work on those platforms. Your usage from VoiceStream counts against your plan's character or credit limits the same way usage from any other source would.

If you're generating a high volume of episodes, check your provider's plan limits to make sure you have enough capacity. VoiceStream doesn't add charges on top of what the providers charge.

Which Integration Should I Start With?

If you're new to both platforms, ElevenLabs is the more established option with the larger library and more documentation. It's the easier starting point.

If you've already used Fish Audio or have a specific reason to prefer its voice catalog, start there.

If you want to clone your voice, both platforms support it -- try both and use whichever clone sounds more natural to you.

For a step-by-step look at how voice cloning works inside VoiceStream, visit the voice cloning page.

Get More Voice Options for Your Podcast

VoiceStream's built-in voices are ready to use now. When you're ready to expand -- more accents, more languages, your own voice -- connecting ElevenLabs or Fish Audio takes a few minutes and gives you significant range.

Explore the full AI voice library to see what's included before connecting an external provider, or go straight to voice cloning if publishing in your own voice is the goal.

Try VoiceStream free and connect your first integration today.