Pricing
Transparent, usage-based pricing for Speech-to-Text transcription.
Credit Rates
| Model | Credits/Second | Credits/Minute | Credits/Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
cipher-fast | 2 | 120 | 7,200 |
cipher-max | 2 | 120 | 7,200 |
lucid-mono | 3 | 180 | 10,800 |
lucid-multi | 3 | 180 | 10,800 |
lucid-agent | 3 | 180 | 10,800 |
lucid-lite | 3 | 180 | 10,800 |
Batch Processing Billing
📊 Pre-calculated: Credits are calculated based on audio file duration before processing begins. If you don't have sufficient credits, the request will be rejected.
- Duration is measured from the audio file metadata
- Credits deducted before transcription starts
- No partial charges for failed transcriptions
Real-time Streaming Billing
🎙️ Billing: You're charged based on audio stream duration at 3 credits per second.
- Credits calculated based on audio duration sent
- Minimum 60 credits required to start a session
- Balance checked every 30 seconds
Example Costs
| Audio Duration | Cipher Models (2/sec) | Lucid Models (3/sec) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 120 credits | 180 credits |
| 5 minutes | 600 credits | 900 credits |
| 30 minutes | 3,600 credits | 5,400 credits |
| 1 hour | 7,200 credits | 10,800 credits |
No Hidden Fees
- No setup fees
- No minimum commitment
- No charge for failed requests
- No additional fees for features (diarization, timestamps, etc.)
Enterprise Pricing
Need high-volume transcription? Contact us for custom enterprise pricing with:
- Volume discounts
- Dedicated infrastructure
- Priority support
- Custom SLAs