2 models compared on the same benchmark — accuracy, latency, price, language coverage and capabilities. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe leads on raw accuracy; Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is fastest; Gemini 3.5 Transcribe covers the most languages; Qwen3 ASR Flash is cheapest.
Verdict · who wins what
Most accurate
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
10.4% WER
Google Gemini
Fastest
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
1.0× realtime
Google Gemini
Most languages
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
72 languages
Google Gemini
Cheapest
Qwen3 ASR Flash
$0.0021/min
Alibaba (Qwen)
Comparing
2 models · same benchmark
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Qwen3 ASR Flash
Alibaba (Qwen)
Alibaba Qwen3-ASR Flash — multilingual batch transcription (25+ languages) with word-level timestamps and automatic language detection, served from Model Studio (Singapore). Handles files up to 12 hours.
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Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
Google Gemini
Google Gemini batch transcription with word timestamps, optional speaker labels and custom vocabulary.
general
legal
medical
noisy
technical
uk
us
Latency p99
7.0s
5.1s
$12.60
$30.24
1,000 hours
$126.00
$302.40
Yes
Auto-detect language
Yes
Yes
Live / streaming
No
No
Custom vocabulary
No
Yes
Max file size
2 GB
No limit
Max duration
12 h
30 min
Compliance
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Is Qwen3 ASR Flash or Gemini 3.5 Transcribe more accurate?
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is more accurate, with a 10.4% word error rate versus 12.3% for Qwen3 ASR Flash, on our standardized benchmark.
Which is cheaper, Qwen3 ASR Flash or Gemini 3.5 Transcribe?
Qwen3 ASR Flash is cheaper at $0.0021/min versus $0.0050/min for Gemini 3.5 Transcribe.
Should you choose Qwen3 ASR Flash or Gemini 3.5 Transcribe?
Choose Qwen3 ASR Flash for lower cost; choose Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for accuracy, speed, and language coverage.
