Audience
Developers and teams in need of a tool to create voice agents or conversational applications with audio/text support and lower-cost models
About gpt-4o-mini Realtime
The gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview model is a compact, lower-cost, realtime variant of GPT-4o designed to power speech and text interactions with low latency. It supports both text and audio inputs and outputs, enabling “speech in, speech out” conversational experiences via a persistent WebSocket or WebRTC connection. Unlike larger GPT-4o models, it currently does not support image or structured output modalities, focusing strictly on real-time voice/text use cases. Developers can open a real-time session via the /realtime/sessions endpoint to obtain an ephemeral key, then stream user audio (or text) and receive responses in real time over the same connection. The model is part of the early preview family (version 2024-12-17), intended primarily for testing and feedback rather than full production loads. Usage is subject to rate limits and may evolve during the preview period. Because it is multimodal in audio/text only, it enables use cases such as conversational voice agents.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$0.60 per input
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Company Information
OpenAI
Founded: 2015
United States
platform.openai.com/docs/models/gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview
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gpt-4o-mini Realtime Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does gpt-4o-mini Realtime work with?
gpt-4o-mini Realtime works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does gpt-4o-mini Realtime support in their product?
gpt-4o-mini Realtime supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does gpt-4o-mini Realtime offer?
gpt-4o-mini Realtime offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does gpt-4o-mini Realtime integrate with?
gpt-4o-mini Realtime integrates with: GPT-4o, OpenAI, and WebRTC.
Q: Does gpt-4o-mini Realtime have an API?
Yes, gpt-4o-mini Realtime has an API.
Q: What type of training does gpt-4o-mini Realtime provide?
gpt-4o-mini Realtime provides training in the form of documentation and in person.
Q: How much does gpt-4o-mini Realtime cost?
Pricing for gpt-4o-mini Realtime starts at $0.60 per input.
