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Parakeet Ultra

New

by MoondreamReleased 3 November 2026

This model is designed to convert spoken language into written text. It accepts audio input and produces a complete transcription. It is a specialized version of a known speech processing model, optimized to improve the accuracy of word recognition. Because it is designed specifically for speech-to-text, it is not suitable for tasks requiring complex reasoning or image analysis.

TakesAudio
GivesText

What it costs

You pay for what each request uses. No subscription, no minimum.

0,33 DA per minute of audio3 000 DA buys 9 000 minutes of audio

One minute of audio, the ordinary use

60 seconds of audio sent× 0,0055 DA0,33 DA
Total0,33 DA

Every rate

Meter↑ you send↓ comes back
Second of audio0,0055 DA

per second of audio sent

Transcribing a short voice note0,028 DA
Processing a longer audio clip0,33 DA
When you pay
After the answer, from your balance. Nothing is held.
Why it varies
The length of the audio.
After each one
The exact charge shows on the request.
DepositDeposits from 50 DA, with Edahabia or CIB.

Where your request runs

One company runs this model. OpenDunes sends every request to it.

PrimeIntellect…
Per second of audio
0,0055 DA
Latency
…
ProviderPer second of audioLatencyUptime
PrimeIntellect0,0055 DA……

You pay the price of the provider that served your request. Prices read 15:18 · speed over the last 30 minutes · uptime over 3 days.

Call it in code

Swap the base URL and the key. Your OpenAI code runs unchanged.

POST /v1/audio/transcriptions
Base URL
https://opendunes.com/v1
Model ID
moondream/parakeet-ultra
import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://opendunes.com/v1",
    api_key=os.environ["OPENDUNES_API_KEY"],
)

with open("meeting.mp3", "rb") as f:
    resp = client.audio.transcriptions.create(model="moondream/parakeet-ultra", file=f)

print(resp.text)

Runs this request once on your balance.

Questions about Parakeet Ultra

  • How much does Parakeet Ultra cost in dinars?

    About 0,33 DA per minute of audio. ↑ 0,0055 DA per second of audio.

  • Is Parakeet Ultra free? Can I try it?

    No. You pay per use from your balance, with no subscription. Try it in Chat at the same price.

  • What is Parakeet Ultra best for?

    This model is designed to convert spoken language into written text. It accepts audio input and produces a complete transcription. It is a specialized version of a known speech processing model, optimized to improve the accuracy of word recognition. Because it is designed specifically for speech-to-text, it is not suitable for tasks requiring complex reasoning or image analysis.

  • How do I pay for Parakeet Ultra without an international card?

    Deposit dinars with your Edahabia or CIB card. Every model, Parakeet Ultra included, is paid from that balance. No foreign card, no conversion.

  • Does Parakeet Ultra work in Arabic, French or Darja?

    Moondream names no languages for Parakeet Ultra. Arabic, French and Darja: not stated.

  • Does it say who spoke, and when?

    Speaker labels: not stated. Word timings: not stated.

  • How long can a file be?

    Up to 25 MB as an upload. Longer audio goes in the request body.

  • Who makes Parakeet Ultra, and when was it released?

    Moondream. Released 3 November 2026.

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