audio model comparison
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs Scribe v2 Realtime
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 and Scribe v2 Realtime are both current audio models, from xAI and ElevenLabs. Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 is 74% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.001667 vs $0.0065. On Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 scores 2.73 % WER and Scribe v2 Realtime 3.59 % 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 Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.001667 (better) | $0.0065 |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming | 2.73 % WER (#1 of 2) (better) | 3.59 % WER (#2 of 2) |
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 2.29 % WER (#3 of 6) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | ElevenLabs |
| Release date | September 18, 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
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 Realtime
Best for
- Live transcription
Watch out for
- $0.39 per hour of audio, about 1.8 times batch Scribe v2
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 vs Scribe v2 Realtime FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or Scribe v2 Realtime?
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 is 74% cheaper per audio minute than Scribe v2 Realtime, $0.001667 vs $0.0065.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 or Scribe v2 Realtime?
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 leads on Artificial Analysis AA-WER Streaming, 2.73 % WER to 3.59 % WER. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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