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title: "lyria-002 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "lyria-002 from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# lyria-002 - Model Details & Comparison

> lyria-002 from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About lyria-002

lyria-002 is an audio speech model from Vertex AI. lyria-002 supports audio output.

## Specifications

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

## Capabilities

lyria-002 supports: Audio Output.

## lyria-002 Pricing Overview

lyria-002 is a audio speech model from Vertex AI, with support for audio output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to lyria-002 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4o-mini-tts | Azure | $0.60 | $10.00 |
| tts-1 | Azure | $15.00 | - |
| tts-1-hd | Azure | $30.00 | - |
| gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-4o-mini-tts | OpenAI | $0.60 | $10.00 |

- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-tts](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-tts.md)
- [Compare tts-1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/tts-1.md)
- [Compare tts-1-hd](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/tts-1-hd.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-tts](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-tts.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate lyria-002 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/lyria-002.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to lyria-002?

The most comparable audio speech models to lyria-002 are: gpt-4o-mini-tts from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); tts-1 from Azure ($15.00/1M input tokens); tts-1-hd from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M 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 lyria-002 costs?

lyria-002 is priced based on usage. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected usage 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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