> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://blackridge.gitbook.io/sonicforge/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://blackridge.gitbook.io/sonicforge/providers-and-model-selection.md).

# Providers and Model Selection

SonicForge supports two external AI audio providers:

* **ElevenLabs**
* **fal.ai**

## Choosing a provider

1. Open SonicForge Settings.
2. Select ElevenLabs or fal.ai.
3. Confirm that the API key belongs to the selected provider.
4. Generate a short test sound before starting a larger batch of work.

## How to choose

Consider the type of sound you need, the model's supported options, generation speed, output quality, duration behavior, and provider pricing. Model capabilities and availability can change, so check the provider's official documentation for the latest information.

SonicForge does not include API credits or automatically supply API keys. See [API Keys and Provider Setup](/sonicforge/api-keys-and-provider-setup.md).