audio model comparison
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe and Scribe v2 Realtime are both current audio models, from Google and ElevenLabs. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is 23% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.005 vs $0.0065.
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 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.005 (better) | $0.0065 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 2.6 % WER (#4 of 6) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | Not measured | 3.59 % WER (#2 of 2) |
| Provider | ElevenLabs | |
| Release date | August 26, 2026 | November 11, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | audio | audio |
| Output | text | text |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
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 Realtime
Best for
- Live transcription
Watch out for
- $0.39 per hour of audio, about 1.8 times batch Scribe v2
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe or Scribe v2 Realtime?
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is 23% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.005 vs $0.0065.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini 3.5 Transcribe and Scribe v2 Realtime?
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- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
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