audio model comparison
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs MAI-Transcribe-2
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 and MAI-Transcribe-2 are both current audio models, from xAI and Microsoft AI. Both cost $0.001667 per audio minute. On Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 scores 2.29 % WER and MAI-Transcribe-2 2.04 % 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 | Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 | MAI-Transcribe-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.001667 | $0.001667 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 2.29 % WER (#3 of 6) | 2.04 % WER (#1 of 6) (better) |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | 2.73 % WER (#1 of 2) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | Microsoft AI |
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| 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
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0
Best for
- Low-cost batch transcription
- Streaming transcription for voice apps
Watch out for
- xAI's per-model page leaves pricing blank; the rates come from its models table and launch post
MAI-Transcribe-2
Best for
- Low-cost multilingual batch transcription
- Meeting and call transcripts with speaker labels
Watch out for
- Azure Speech lists it as a public preview with no SLA, not recommended for production
- The $0.10 per hour price is a limited-time offer until 2026-12-31, and the later price is not published
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs MAI-Transcribe-2 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or MAI-Transcribe-2?
Both cost $0.001667 per audio minute.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or MAI-Transcribe-2?
MAI-Transcribe-2 leads on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.04 % WER to 2.29 % WER. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
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