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# best - Model Details & Comparison

> best from Assemblyai: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
- [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features)
- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)

## About best

best is an audio transcription model from AssemblyAI. It is priced at $0.0000 per second of audio.

## Specifications

- **Assemblyai Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to best with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4o-mini-transcribe | Azure | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-realtime-whisper | Azure | - | - |
| azure-stt | Azure | - | - |

- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-transcribe](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-transcribe.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-transcribe.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize.md)
- [Compare gpt-realtime-whisper](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-whisper.md)
- [Compare azure-stt](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/azure-stt.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate best costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/assemblyai/model/best.md)
- [All AssemblyAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/assemblyai.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to best?

The most comparable audio transcription models to best are: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe from Azure ($2.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize from Azure ($2.50/1M input tokens); gpt-realtime-whisper from Azure. 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 best costs?

best 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

- [Assemblyai models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/assemblyai.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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