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# base-general - Model Details & Comparison

> base-general from Deepgram: 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 base-general

base-general is an audio transcription model from Deepgram. It is priced at $0.0002 per second of audio.

## Specifications

- **Deepgram Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to base-general with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| best | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| nano | AssemblyAI | - | - |
| 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 |

- [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-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)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate base-general costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepgram/model/base-general.md)
- [All Deepgram pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepgram.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to base-general?

The most comparable audio transcription models to base-general are: best from AssemblyAI; nano from AssemblyAI; gpt-4o-mini-transcribe from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe from Azure ($2.50/1M 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 base-general costs?

base-general 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

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