How Much Does Deepgram Cost?
Deepgram bills per audio minute for transcription and per request for speech features. Voice agents transcribe every call — minutes add up.
How Deepgram pricing works
Per-minute pricing for transcription (STT).
Per-request pricing for speech and language features.
Verify current pricing on Deepgram's site.
The agentic multiplier
Voice agents transcribe every call — billable minutes at volume.
Retried calls re-bill minutes.
What it really costs
Per-minute rate × call volume. Per-agent ceilings and velocity limits control the volume.
Where the money goes
| Cost bucket | How to control it |
|---|---|
| Transcription minutes | Per-agent daily ceiling |
| Speech features | Category budget |
| Retried calls | Velocity limit |
FAQ
Is Deepgram priced per minute?
Yes — verify current pricing.
Can sipi.bot govern Deepgram spend?
Yes — per-agent caps and category rules.
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