--- title: "parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3.md" --- # parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 - Model Details & Comparison > parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 439 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.0015 per 1M input tokens, ranking 2 out of 2969 chat models by cost and cheaper than 100% of models in this category. parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 supports audio input. It accepts up to 0K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **0 Max Input Tokens.** - **0 Max Output Tokens.** - **0 Max Tokens.** - **$0.0015 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 supports: Audio Input. ## parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 Pricing Overview At $0.0015 per 1M input tokens, parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 ranks 2 out of 2969 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 100% of models in this category. parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 is one of 439 OpenRouter chat models, with support for audio input. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | flux-1-dev-controlnet-union | Fireworks AI | $0.0010 | $0.0010 | | Phi-4-multimodal-instruct | Azure | $0.08 | $0.32 | | gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-pro | Vertex AI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gemini-3-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | - [Compare flux-1-dev-controlnet-union](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/flux-1-dev-controlnet-union.md) - [Compare Phi-4-multimodal-instruct](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4-multimodal-instruct.md) - [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-pro-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 cheaper than flux-1-dev-controlnet-union? No. parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 costs $0.0015 per 1M input tokens while flux-1-dev-controlnet-union costs $0.0010 per 1M input tokens, making flux-1-dev-controlnet-union 33% more affordable for input. However, parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 pricing compare to the average chat model? parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 input pricing is $0.0015 per 1M tokens, which is 100% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 2 out of 2969 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 100% of models in this category. ### What makes parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 439 chat models, parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with audio input support. ### What are the best alternatives to parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3? The most comparable chat models to parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 are: flux-1-dev-controlnet-union from Fireworks AI ($0.0010/1M input tokens); Phi-4-multimodal-instruct from Azure ($0.08/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens). 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. ### Is parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 the cheapest chat model with audio input? Yes. At $0.0015 per 1M input tokens, parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 is the most affordable chat model that supports audio input. This makes it a strong option for audio input-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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 parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 costs? parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [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) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v3) for AI/LLM consumption.*