API price not publicprice
1,096arena Elo
Jul 2026released
Ranking?
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42Turbo v2.51,09843Speech 2.61,09643Multilingual v21,096Strong at
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SBetterSimba 3.2wins 70%—$6.60
OpenFish Audio Drama 3 Previewwins 70%—$15SBetterSimba 3.0wins 54%—$6.60MBetterFalcon 2wins 58%—$10aBetterAsync Flash v1.5wins 56%—$10.10ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Nothing here yet.
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SSimba 3.2wins 70%—$6.60SSimba 3.0wins 54%—$6.60MFalcon 2wins 58%—$10aAsync Flash v1.5wins 56%—$10.10IRealtime TTS-2 Flashwins 67%—$10.40
Benchmarks
in Speech & VoiceAA TTS provider voice1,096#43
FAQ
How much does Speech 2.6 cost?›
There is no per-unit API price: API price not public.
Is Speech 2.6 free to use?›
There is no free API.
How good is Speech 2.6, and what is it best at?›
#43 of 96 in Text to speech.
Is Speech 2.6 better than Turbo v2.5?›
On AA TTS provider voice, Speech 2.6 scores 1,096 vs 1,098 — about the same.
When was Speech 2.6 released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2026-07-05. It is the current version in its line.
What is Speech 2.6?›
Speech 2.6 is a speech & voice model from Hithink, released Jul 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Speech 2.6?›
Simba 3.2 (better), Fish Audio Drama 3 Preview (open weights).