Deepgram Nova Models by Deepgram
3 models2023–2025
Details
ResearcherDeepgram
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use with conditions
Models3
Released2023–2025
Capabilities
MultimodalAll models
Links
WebsiteAbout
Deepgram's Nova family contains general-purpose speech-to-text models optimized for high-accuracy transcription across batch and streaming workflows.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
3 in view
Deepgram Nova-3Current
Use when the workload needs transcription, multimodal inputs, and audio.
2025-02transcriptionmultimodal inputsaudio
Deepgram Nova-2Current
Use when the workload needs transcription, multimodal inputs, and audio.
2023-09transcriptionmultimodal inputsaudio
DeepgramCurrent
Use when the workload needs speech recognition, multimodal inputs, and audio.
2023-01speech recognitionmultimodal inputsaudio
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepgram Nova-3 | Use when the workload needs transcription, multimodal inputs, and audio. | 2025-02 | transcriptionmultimodal inputsaudio | Current |
| Deepgram Nova-2 | Use when the workload needs transcription, multimodal inputs, and audio. | 2023-09 | transcriptionmultimodal inputsaudio | Current |
| Deepgram | Use when the workload needs speech recognition, multimodal inputs, and audio. | 2023-01 | speech recognitionmultimodal inputsaudio | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groups2025-02
1 current
Deepgram Nova-3
Currenttranscriptionmultimodal inputsaudio
2023-09
1 current
Deepgram Nova-2
Currenttranscriptionmultimodal inputsaudio
2023-01
1 current
Deepgram
Currentspeech recognitionmultimodal inputsaudio
Specifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|
| Deepgram Nova-3 | 2025-02 | Yes |
| Deepgram Nova-2 | 2023-09 | Yes |
| Deepgram | 2023-01 | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deepgram Nova used for?
- Deepgram Nova is used for audio, transcription, and speech recognition. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Deepgram Nova compare to OpenAI Whisper?
- Deepgram Nova by Deepgram is strongest where you need audio, while OpenAI Whisper by OpenAI is the closest related family to check for audio. Deepgram Nova has 3 listed variants, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Deepgram Nova model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because Deepgram Nova does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Deepgram Nova-3 with multimodal inputs.