audio model comparison
GPT-4o Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime
GPT-4o Transcribe and Scribe v2 Realtime are both current audio models, from OpenAI and ElevenLabs. GPT-4o Transcribe is 8% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.006 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 | GPT-4o Transcribe | Scribe v2 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.006 (better) | $0.0065 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 3.96 % WER (#6 of 6) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | Not measured | 3.59 % WER (#2 of 2) |
| Provider | OpenAI | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | March 20, 2025 | November 11, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 16,000 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | 2,000 tokens | Not reported |
| Input | text, audio | audio |
| Output | text | text |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
GPT-4o Transcribe
Best for
- Speech transcription
Watch out for
- OpenAI announced its deprecation on 2026-08-26 and recommends GPT Transcribe, which costs $0.0045 per minute against about $0.006 here
Scribe v2 Realtime
Best for
- Live transcription
Watch out for
- $0.39 per hour of audio, about 1.8 times batch Scribe v2
GPT-4o Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime FAQ
Which is cheaper, GPT-4o Transcribe or Scribe v2 Realtime?
GPT-4o Transcribe is 8% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.006 vs $0.0065.
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