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View detailsHume AI is an empathic AI platform that understands emotion in voice conversations. Its Empathic Voice Interface can detect tone, emotion, and prosody, and respond in a way that matches the speaker's feelings, making voice agents feel more human.
Key Features
- Empathic Voice Interface that reads emotion
- Text-to-speech with emotional expression
- Voice models for conversational AI
- Emotion detection in real time
- APIs for developers and products
- Free plan to start building
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 10,000 TTS characters, about 10 minutes, and 5 EVI minutes. |
| Starter | $3/mo | 30,000 characters and 40 EVI minutes a month. |
| Creator | $14/mo | 140,000 characters and 200 EVI minutes a month. First month $7 promo. Commercial licence from this tier. |
| Pro | $70/mo | 1 million characters and 1,200 EVI minutes a month. |
| Scale | $200/mo | Higher limits for growing products. |
| Business | $500/mo | Top-tier limits and support. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who want empathic AI that understands emotion in voice.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
How it works
The platform includes text-to-speech, voice models, and tools for building empathic AI applications. It is used for customer service, coaching, gaming, and any product where understanding emotion matters.
A free plan covers 10,000 TTS characters and 5 EVI minutes. Paid plans start at $3 a month for Starter, $14 for Creator, $70 for Pro, $200 for Scale, and $500 for Business. Hume AI suits developers building voice products that need emotional intelligence.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Unique emotion understanding in voice
- Free plan to test the platform
- Good for customer service and coaching
- Strong developer APIs
✗ Cons
- Commercial licence only from the Creator tier
- Free tier is limited to 5 EVI minutes
- Pricing scales quickly for heavy voice use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hume AI free?
Yes — Hume AI has a free plan. Free plan; paid plans from $3/mo
What is Hume AI best for?
developers who want empathic AI that understands emotion in voice.
What kind of tool is Hume AI?
Hume AI is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026