> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.convocore.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Provider Pricing Estimates

> An estimated per-minute pricing breakdown for various Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech providers based on actual usage costs.

<Tip>
  Visit your **Billing page** from the dashboard (bottom left corner) to access the **Pricing Calculator** and estimate your total costs based on your specific usage patterns and provider selections.
</Tip>

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## Overview

This document provides transparent, detailed pricing for all **Speech-to-Text (STT)** and **Text-to-Speech (TTS)** providers available on Convocore. All prices include a 10% platform markup for services.

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## Speech-to-Text Providers

Clear, competitive pricing for transcription services:

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        <th style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '2px solid #ddd' }}>Cost per Minute</th>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Deepgram**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0110/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>High accuracy, fast processing</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**AssemblyAI**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0088/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Most affordable option</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>**Gladia**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>\$0.0143/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>Premium features included</td>
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## Text-to-Speech Providers

Choose from a variety of voice synthesis providers to match your budget and quality needs:

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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Google Cloud TTS**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0110/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Mix of Standard and Neural2 voices</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Rime AI**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0165/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Great balance of quality and cost</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Twilio**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0165/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Reliable telephony integration</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**OpenAI**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0176/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Natural-sounding voices</td>
      </tr>

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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Azure**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0209/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Microsoft's TTS service</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**Cartesia**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0242/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>High-quality synthetic voices</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>**ElevenLabs**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>\$0.0440/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px', borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>Turbo model enforced, premium quality</td>
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        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>**PlayHT**</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>\$0.0770/min</td>
        <td style={{ padding: '8px 12px' }}>Ultra-realistic AI voices</td>
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## Platform Transparency

<Warning>
  **All prices include a 10% platform markup for services.** Users on the highest Enterprise plan are charged the exact provider costs without markup.
</Warning>

<Note>
  Pricing shown is based on actual provider costs and is updated regularly. For providers with tiered pricing plans, the standard usage tier rate is shown.
</Note>

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## Making the Right Choice

By utilizing the above pricing estimates, you can make an informed decision on which **Speech-to-Text** and **Text-to-Speech** providers best align with your budget and quality requirements.

**Consider these factors:**

* **Budget**: AssemblyAI and Google Cloud TTS offer the most affordable options
* **Quality**: ElevenLabs and PlayHT provide premium, ultra-realistic voices
* **Balance**: Rime AI, OpenAI, and Cartesia offer excellent quality at mid-range prices
* **Integration**: Twilio is ideal if you're already using their telephony services

<Tip>
  Use the **Pricing Calculator** on your Billing page to experiment with different provider combinations and see how they impact your total costs!
</Tip>

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## Next Steps

* **[Voice Pricing](../voice/pricing)** - Learn about comprehensive voice call pricing including base fees
* **[Credits](./credits)** - Understand the credit system and LLM pricing
* **[Billing](./billing)** - View subscription plans and manage payments