audio model comparison
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs Scribe v2
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 and Scribe v2 are both current audio models, from xAI and ElevenLabs. Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 is 55% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2, $0.001667 vs $0.003667. On Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 scores 2.29 % 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 | Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 | Scribe v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.001667 (better) | $0.003667 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 2.29 % WER (#3 of 6) | 2.18 % WER (#2 of 6) (better) |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | 2.73 % WER (#1 of 2) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | September 18, 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 |
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
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
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs Scribe v2 FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or Scribe v2?
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 is 55% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2, $0.001667 vs $0.003667.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or Scribe v2?
Scribe v2 leads on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.18 % WER to 2.29 % WER. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 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.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
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