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title: "gpt-4o-mini-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gpt-4o-mini-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison

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

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## About gpt-4o-mini-transcribe

gpt-4o-mini-transcribe is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $5.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1930 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 27% of models in this category. gpt-4o-mini-transcribe supports audio input, structured output — one of only 10 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **128,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-4o-mini-transcribe supports: Audio Input, Response Schema.

## gpt-4o-mini-transcribe Pricing Overview

At $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $5.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe ranks 1930 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 27% of models in this category.

gpt-4o-mini-transcribe is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, one of only 10 chat models combining audio input, structured output.

## Models to Compare

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

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-pro | Vertex AI | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| gemini-3.5-flash | Vertex AI | $1.50 | $9.00 |
| gemini-3.6-flash | Vertex AI | $1.50 | $7.50 |
| gemini-2.5-pro | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| gemini-3.5-flash | Google Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 |

- [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-pro.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.6-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.6-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-pro.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.5-flash.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4o-mini-transcribe cheaper than gemini-2.5-pro?

No. gpt-4o-mini-transcribe costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-pro 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-4o-mini-transcribe pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-4o-mini-transcribe input pricing is $1.25 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1930 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 27% of models in this category. For output, it costs $5.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe ranks 248 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, structured output is shared by only 9 other chat models.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4o-mini-transcribe are: gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.6-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Google Gemini ($1.25/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-mini-transcribe costs?

gpt-4o-mini-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 $1.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $5.00.

## Related Resources

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