GPT-4o mini TTS

OpenAI · GPT-4o Audio

OpenAI text-to-speech model for responsive, API-first voice output workflows.

Type
audio
Context
N/A
Max Output
N/A
Status
current
API Access
Yes
License
proprietary
text-to-speech voice audio realtime api
Released March 2025 · Updated February 15, 2026

Overview

Freshness note: Model capabilities, limits, and pricing can change quickly. This profile is a point-in-time snapshot last verified on February 15, 2026.

GPT-4o mini TTS is OpenAI’s text-to-speech model tier for generating voice output in interactive applications and automation flows. It is intended for teams that need fast, integrated TTS in product pipelines.

Capabilities

The model supports programmatic voice generation for assistant responses, narrated content, and audio feedback loops. It is especially useful in systems already using OpenAI APIs for reasoning and orchestration.

Technical Details

For TTS, token context and max output fields are set to 0 in this content system and should be interpreted as N/A. Operational evaluation should prioritize voice quality, latency, and stability across languages and speaking styles.

Pricing & Access

Available via OpenAI audio model APIs. Because pricing and available voices can change, confirm current details through official OpenAI documentation before launch.

Best Use Cases

Best for voice assistants, spoken notifications, educational narration, and multimodal interfaces needing low-friction speech output.

Comparisons

Compared with Eleven v3, GPT-4o mini TTS may offer tighter OpenAI ecosystem integration. Compared with Realtime voice pipelines, it can be simpler for non-live or semi-live generation flows. Benchmark references can inform direction, but product-specific listening tests should drive final selection.