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title: "gpt-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-transcribe from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-transcribe from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-transcribe

gpt-transcribe is an audio transcription model from OpenAI. It is priced at $0.0001 per second of audio. gpt-transcribe supports audio input.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**

## Capabilities

gpt-transcribe supports: Audio Input.

## gpt-transcribe Pricing Overview

gpt-transcribe is a audio transcription model from OpenAI, with support for audio input.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-transcribe with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-realtime-whisper | Azure | - | - |
| stt-async-v4 | Soniox | - | - |
| stt-async-v5 | Soniox | - | - |
| voxtral-mini-2602 | Mistral | - | - |
| voxtral-mini-transcribe-realtime-2602 | Mistral | - | - |

- [Compare gpt-realtime-whisper](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-whisper.md)
- [Compare stt-async-v4](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/soniox/stt-async-v4.md)
- [Compare stt-async-v5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/soniox/stt-async-v5.md)
- [Compare voxtral-mini-2602](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/mistral/voxtral-mini-2602.md)
- [Compare voxtral-mini-transcribe-realtime-2602](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/mistral/voxtral-mini-transcribe-realtime-2602.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-transcribe costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-transcribe.md)
- [Check OpenAI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-transcribe?

The most comparable audio transcription models to gpt-transcribe are: gpt-realtime-whisper from Azure; stt-async-v4 from Soniox; stt-async-v5 from Soniox; voxtral-mini-2602 from Mistral. These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-transcribe costs?

gpt-transcribe is priced based on audio seconds. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected audio seconds volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown.

## Related Resources

- [OpenAI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openai.md)
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- [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
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