# Deepgram Nova-2
> Deepgram Nova-2 is a proprietary speech-to-text (STT) model developed by Deepgram. It utilizes a specialized transformer-based architecture designed to optimize for both transcription accuracy and processing speed. The model is primarily delivered via API for integration into enterprise software, meeting applications, and contact center technologies.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/deepgram-nova-2
- Slug: deepgram-nova-2
- BAI Score: 68/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Artificial Intelligence
- Last Analyzed: March 12, 2026
- Part of: Deepgram (https://optimly.ai/brand/deepgram)
## Competitors
- AssemblyAI (https://optimly.ai/brand/assemblyai)
- Google Cloud Speech-to-Text (https://optimly.ai/brand/google-cloud-speech-to-text)
- Openai Whisper (https://optimly.ai/brand/openai-whisper)
## Buyer Intent Signals
Problems: Manual Transcription: Transcribing audio files by hand or using internal staff to listen and type out content. | Human Transcription Agencies: Outsourcing large batches of audio to human transcription firms like Rev.com.
Solutions: fastest speech to text API | lowest WER transcription model | real-time voice to text for developers | best free transcription tool for students | Deepgram Nova-2 benchmarks | Self-hosted Open Source (Whisper): Utilizing open-source models like OpenAI's Whisper but managing the infrastructure, GPU hosting, and scaling internally.
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Deepgram Nova-2 is listed in the AI Directory.
Deepgram Nova-2 is a proprietary speech-to-text (STT) model developed by Deepgram. It utilizes a specialized transformer-based architecture designed to optimize for both transcription accuracy and processing speed. The model is primarily delivered via API for integration into enterprise software, meeting applications, and contact center technologies.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Deepgram Nova-2 |
| Slug         | deepgram-nova-2 |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/deepgram-nova-2 |
| BAI Score    | 68/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Artificial Intelligence |
| Last Analyzed | March 12, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-26T01:44:07.864Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2015 (Deepgram)
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
### Competitors
| Name | Profile |
|------|---------|
| AssemblyAI | https://optimly.ai/brand/assemblyai |
| Google Cloud Speech-to-Text | https://optimly.ai/brand/google-cloud-speech-to-text |
| Openai Whisper | https://optimly.ai/brand/openai-whisper |
### Buyer Intent Signals
#### Problems this brand solves
- Manual Transcription: Transcribing audio files by hand or using internal staff to listen and type out content.
- Human Transcription Agencies: Outsourcing large batches of audio to human transcription firms like Rev.com.
#### Buyers search for
- fastest speech to text API
- lowest WER transcription model
- real-time voice to text for developers
- best free transcription tool for students
- Deepgram Nova-2 benchmarks
- Self-hosted Open Source (Whisper): Utilizing open-source models like OpenAI's Whisper but managing the infrastructure, GPU hosting, and scaling internally.
### Parent Brand
- Deepgram (https://optimly.ai/brand/deepgram)
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/deepgram-nova-2
- JSON endpoint: /brand/deepgram-nova-2.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/deepgram-nova-2/llms.txt