audio model comparison
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe vs Scribe v2
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe and Scribe v2 are both current audio models, from Google and ElevenLabs. Scribe v2 is 27% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, $0.003667 vs $0.005. On Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe scores 2.6 % WER and Scribe v2 2.18 % WER (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026).
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 Transcribe | Scribe v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.005 | $0.003667 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 2.6 % WER (#4 of 6) | 2.18 % WER (#2 of 6) (better) |
| Provider | ElevenLabs | |
| Release date | August 26, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | audio | audio |
| Output | text | text |
When to choose each
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
Best for
- Batch transcription with speaker labels
- Multilingual meeting and call transcripts
Watch out for
- One hour of audio per request, or 30 minutes with diarization or timestamps
- Custom vocabulary cannot be combined with diarization or timestamps, and there is no Batch API
Scribe v2
Best for
- Batch transcription and diarization
Watch out for
- $0.22 per hour of audio; keyterm prompting and transcript editing add $0.05 and $0.07 per hour
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe vs Scribe v2 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe or Scribe v2?
Scribe v2 is 27% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, $0.003667 vs $0.005.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe or Scribe v2?
Scribe v2 leads on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.18 % WER to 2.6 % WER. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini 3.5 Transcribe and Scribe v2?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
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