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# whisper-1 - Model Details & Comparison

> whisper-1 from Azure: 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 whisper-1

whisper-1 is an audio transcription model from Azure. It is priced at $0.0001 per second of audio.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to whisper-1 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| best | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| nano | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize | OpenAI | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| base | Deepgram | - | - |
| base-conversationalai | Deepgram | - | - |

- [Compare best](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/assemblyai/best.md)
- [Compare nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/assemblyai/nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize.md)
- [Compare base](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepgram/base.md)
- [Compare base-conversationalai](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepgram/base-conversationalai.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate whisper-1 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/whisper-1.md)
- [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to whisper-1?

The most comparable audio transcription models to whisper-1 are: best from AssemblyAI; nano from AssemblyAI; gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize from OpenAI ($2.50/1M input tokens); base from Deepgram. 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 Azure AI is down?

You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI 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 whisper-1 costs?

whisper-1 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

- [Azure models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.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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