GPT Transcribe benchmarks, pricing and specs
GPT Transcribe is an OpenAI model released on July 28, 2026 that takes audio and text input and produces text. It costs $0.0045 per audio minute. It scores 3.31 % WER on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, #5 of 6 current models (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026).
- Per audio minute
- $0.0045
- Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2
- 3.31 % WER · #5/6
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Key facts
- Provider
- OpenAI
- Model family
- GPT Transcribe
- Release date
- July 28, 2026
- Status
- Current
- Access
- API only
- API model id
- gpt-transcribe
- Context window
- Not reported
- Max output
- Not reported
- Input
- audio, text
- Output
- text
- Task families
- audio
- Declared capabilities
- speech to text
GPT Transcribe pricing
It is the #4 cheapest of 12 current audio models priced per audio minute.
Independent benchmark results
Scores come from independent evaluators that ran the model themselves, pinned to a dated snapshot. Rank is among current models in the same snapshot. OpenAI's own launch figures are listed under strengths with the publisher named, because they are not measured the same way.
| Benchmark | Score | Rank | Measured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2 | 3.31 % WER | #5 of 6 | October 13, 2026 | Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13 |
Strengths, cautions and best uses
Strengths
- OpenAI's high-accuracy speech-to-text model for files and committed Realtime turns, priced at $0.0045 per minute
- Accepts free-form context, keyword hints and several expected languages for domain terms and code-switching
- The model OpenAI points users to as gpt-4o-transcribe and whisper-1 are retired
Cautions
- 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
Best for
- Transcribing recorded audio files
Alternatives to GPT Transcribe
The closest current audiomodels by price. The cheapest model that scores as well or better is listed first; failing that, the cheapest one within 3% of the benchmark's scale.
Cheaper, same or higher score
Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0
- 63% cheaper per audio minute, $0.001667 vs $0.0045
- 1 points higher on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.29 vs 3.31
- From xAI
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
- 11% more per audio minute, $0.005 vs $0.0045
- 0.7 points higher on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.6 vs 3.31
- From Google
Scribe v2
- 19% cheaper per audio minute, $0.003667 vs $0.0045
- 1.1 points higher on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, 2.18 vs 3.31
- From ElevenLabs
Gemini 3.1 Flash Live Preview
- 11% more per audio minute, $0.005 vs $0.0045
- From Google
Compare GPT Transcribe with
Other GPT Transcribe models
GPT Transcribe FAQ
How much does GPT Transcribe cost?
GPT Transcribe costs $0.0045 per audio minute at the standard tier. It is the #4 cheapest of 12 current audio models priced per audio minute. Source: OpenAI, verified October 13, 2026.
How does GPT Transcribe score on independent benchmarks?
GPT Transcribe scores 3.31 % WER on Artificial Analysis AA-WER v2, #5 of 6 current models (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026). These are independent evaluations, not OpenAI's own launch figures.
Is GPT Transcribe open source or API only?
GPT Transcribe is available through OpenAI's API only; its weights are not published.
What are the best alternatives to GPT Transcribe?
The closest current alternatives by price and measured performance are Grok Voice Transcribe 2.0 (63% cheaper per audio minute, $0.001667 vs $0.0045), Gemini 3.5 Transcribe (11% more per audio minute, $0.005 vs $0.0045), Scribe v2 (19% cheaper per audio minute, $0.003667 vs $0.0045) and Gemini 3.1 Flash Live Preview (11% more per audio minute, $0.005 vs $0.0045).
Sources
- GPT Transcribe model · OpenAI · official · verified October 13, 2026
- OpenAI API changelog · OpenAI · official · verified October 13, 2026
- Artificial Analysis speech-to-text leaderboard (AA-WER v2, non-streaming) · Artificial Analysis · independent · verified October 13, 2026 · Artificial Analysis Terms of Use
Cite this page
Van Data Team. "GPT Transcribe Benchmarks, Pricing and Specs." AI Model Benchmark Dataset 2026-10-13. https://vandatateam.com/ai-model-benchmarks/gpt-transcribe
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