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# gpt-4o-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-4o-transcribe from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-4o-transcribe

gpt-4o-transcribe is an audio transcription model from OpenAI, one of 5 audio transcription models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 8 out of 8 audio transcription models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**
- **16,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **2,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## gpt-4o-transcribe Pricing Overview

At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4o-transcribe ranks 8 out of 8 audio transcription models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $1.88 for audio transcription models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-4o-transcribe with comparable capabilities.

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

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

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-4o-transcribe costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-4o-transcribe.md)
- [Check OpenAI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4o-transcribe cheaper than gpt-4o-transcribe?

No. gpt-4o-transcribe costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4o-transcribe costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4o-transcribe 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4o-transcribe may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-4o-transcribe pricing compare to the average audio transcription model?

gpt-4o-transcribe input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 33% above the median of $1.88 for audio transcription models. It ranks 8 out of 8 audio transcription models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $7.50.

### What makes gpt-4o-transcribe different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 5 audio transcription models, gpt-4o-transcribe ranks 5 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-4o-transcribe?

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

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI 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 gpt-4o-transcribe costs?

gpt-4o-transcribe is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.

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- [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)
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