Cheapest Audio Generation APIs
Ranked by input price per 1M tokens, refreshed hourly. Free models first.
The cheapest Audio Generation API right now is Google: Lyria 3 Clip Preview (google): Free/1M input tokens.
Price Ranking
| # | Model | Vendor | Input /1M | Output /1M | Intelligence | Context | CPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google: Lyria 3 Clip Preview | Free | Free | — | 1.0M | — | Details → | |
| 2 | Google: Lyria 3 Pro Preview | Free | Free | — | 1.0M | — | Details → | |
| 3 | OpenAI: GPT Audio Mini | openai | $0.60 | $2.40 | — | 128K | — | Details → |
| 4 | OpenAI: GPT-4o Audio | openai | $2.50 | $10.00 | — | 128K | — | Details → |
| 5 | OpenAI: GPT Audio | openai | $2.50 | $10.00 | — | 128K | — | Details → |
FAQ
What is the cheapest Audio Generation model?
By input price, it is Google: Lyria 3 Clip Preview (Free/1M tokens, google). Full ranking above, refreshed hourly.
Are there free models?
Yes. Models marked "Free" have $0 input pricing, usually rate-limited — good for dev/test. For production, pick S/A CPS-grade paid models.
How do I choose a Audio Generation model?
Shortlist by price here, then check intelligence/coding index and context fit, and use head-to-head comparisons for the final call.