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title: "chirp_3 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "chirp_3 from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/chirp_3.md"
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# chirp_3 - Model Details & Comparison

> chirp_3 from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About chirp_3

chirp_3 is an audio transcription model from Vertex AI. It is priced at $0.0003 per second of audio.

## Specifications

- **Google Vertex AI Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to chirp_3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| best | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| nano | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| whisper | Azure | - | - |
| gpt-4o-mini-transcribe | Azure | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |

- [Compare best](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/assemblyai/best.md)
- [Compare nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/assemblyai/nano.md)
- [Compare whisper](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/whisper.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-transcribe](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-transcribe.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-transcribe.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate chirp_3 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/chirp_3.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to chirp_3?

The most comparable audio transcription models to chirp_3 are: best from AssemblyAI; nano from AssemblyAI; whisper from Azure; gpt-4o-mini-transcribe from Azure ($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.

### How do I calculate chirp_3 costs?

chirp_3 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

- [Google Vertex AI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.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)

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*This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/chirp_3](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/chirp_3) for AI/LLM consumption.*