audio model comparison
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview vs Scribe v2 Realtime
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview and Scribe v2 Realtime are both current audio models, from Google and ElevenLabs. Scribe v2 Realtime is 82% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview, $0.0065 vs $0.0368.
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview | Scribe v2 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.0368 | $0.0065 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | Not measured | 3.59 % WER (#2 of 2) |
| Provider | ElevenLabs | |
| Release date | Not reported | November 11, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 131,072 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | 65,536 tokens | Not reported |
| Input | audio | audio |
| Output | text, audio | text |
When to choose each
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview
Best for
- Realtime spoken-language translation
Watch out for
- This preview endpoint supports translation only, rather than tools or instructions, and may change before stable release
Scribe v2 Realtime
Best for
- Live transcription
Watch out for
- $0.39 per hour of audio, about 1.8 times batch Scribe v2
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview vs Scribe v2 Realtime FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview or Scribe v2 Realtime?
Scribe v2 Realtime is 82% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview, $0.0065 vs $0.0368.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview and Scribe v2 Realtime?
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