audio model comparison
GPT Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime
GPT Transcribe and Scribe v2 Realtime are both current audio models, from OpenAI and ElevenLabs. GPT Transcribe is 31% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.0045 vs $0.0065.
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Prices in effect today, compared at the same tier wherever both list one. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | GPT Transcribe | Scribe v2 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.0045 (better) | $0.0065 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 3.31 % WER (#5 of 6) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | Not measured | 3.59 % WER (#2 of 2) |
| Provider | OpenAI | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | July 28, 2026 | November 11, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | audio, text | audio |
| Output | text | text |
No independent benchmark has scored both models yet. Each rank counts the current models scored on that benchmark.
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
What each costs
Example workloads at each provider's listed rates, then every other rate either one lists. The cheaper figure in each row is highlighted.
| Workload or rate | GPT Transcribe | Scribe v2 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| 100 hours of audio | $27 (better) | $39 |
When to choose each
GPT Transcribe
Where it leads
- Lower price per audio minute, $0.0045 vs $0.0065
- Accepts text input
Best for
- Transcribing recorded audio files
Watch out for
- Live microphone audio goes to a separate model, gpt-live-transcribe, at $0.017 per minute
- OpenAI's model page does not mention speaker diarization
Scribe v2 Realtime
Where it leads
- Supports realtime voice and audio understanding
Best for
- Live transcription
Watch out for
- $0.39 per hour of audio, about 1.8 times batch Scribe v2
GPT Transcribe vs Scribe v2 Realtime FAQ
Which is cheaper, GPT Transcribe or Scribe v2 Realtime?
GPT Transcribe is 31% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.0045 vs $0.0065.
How much would 100 hours of audio cost with GPT Transcribe or Scribe v2 Realtime?
100 hours of audio comes to $27 with GPT Transcribe and $39 with Scribe v2 Realtime at their listed rates.
How do GPT Transcribe and Scribe v2 Realtime differ in features?
GPT Transcribe takes audio and text input; Scribe v2 Realtime takes audio. Only Scribe v2 Realtime supports realtime voice and audio understanding.
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Production evaluation
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