Transcription (STT) Cost Comparison
Compare speech-to-text models by price per minute.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
Speech-to-text models compared
100,000 minutes/month · ranked cheapest first
| Model | Provider | Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o mini Transcribe | openai | $0.003/min | $300.00 |
| GPT-4o Transcribe | openai | $0.006/min | $600.00 |
Compare transcription models by their per-minute price and your monthly audio volume, ranked cheapest first.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the comparisons formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
Speech-to-text models compared
100,000 minutes/month · ranked cheapest first
| Model | Provider | Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o mini Transcribe | openai | $0.003/min | $300.00 |
| GPT-4o Transcribe | openai | $0.006/min | $600.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What affects transcription cost?+
Mostly audio minutes processed. Some providers charge more for features like diarization or translation.
Is accuracy the same?+
No — test each model on your audio (accents, noise, domain terms) before choosing on price alone.