ElevenLabs Realtime is a family of speech-to-speech models for building voice agents. Speech recognition, turn-taking, the LLM, and the voice are tuned end-to-end. V1 Mini is designed for natural conversation (620ms to first audio) and V1 Max for complex tasks (570ms to first audio). It supports 90+ languages and can be used in ElevenAgents or via an OpenAI-compatible Realtime API by changing only the endpoint and model name.
ElevenLabs Realtime
Realtime voice agent models with 570ms to first audio
ElevenLabs Realtime Introduction
Key Features
- Speech-to-speech models tuned end-to-end, including recognition, turn-taking, LLM, and voice
- V1 Mini model optimized for natural conversation with 620ms to first audio
- V1 Max model built for complex tasks with 570ms to first audio
- Support for 90+ languages
- OpenAI-compatible Realtime API requiring only an endpoint and model name change
- Integration with ElevenAgents
Use Cases
- Building realtime voice agents for customer conversations
- Creating multilingual voice applications across 90+ languages
- Migrating existing OpenAI-compatible realtime voice integrations to ElevenLabs models
- Developing conversational assistants that require low latency responses
Why Startups Use It
Startups building voice agents can leverage ElevenLabs Realtime for low-latency, multilingual conversations without rearchitecting existing OpenAI-compatible integrations, making it faster to ship and scale voice-first products.
Alternative Options
OpenAI Realtime API, Vapi, Retell AI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ElevenLabs Realtime?
It is a family of speech-to-speech models for voice agents, with speech recognition, turn-taking, the LLM, and voice tuned end-to-end.
What is the difference between V1 Mini and V1 Max?
V1 Mini is built for natural conversation with 620ms to first audio, while V1 Max is designed for complex tasks with 570ms to first audio.
How do I integrate ElevenLabs Realtime?
You can use it in ElevenAgents or through an OpenAI-compatible Realtime API by changing only the endpoint and model name.
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Listed DateOct 24, 2026
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