Deepgram Nova-2
Deepgram Nova-2 is a previous general ASR SKU, not the 2026 default. Nova-2 remains listed for languages Nova-3 does not yet cover and for filler-word identification.
Compare Whisper V3 if you wanted OpenAI's open-weight family, and the live Deepgram docs if you wanted Flux or Nova-3 instead of this snapshot.
Key Features
- Still in the catalog, not the lead: Docs keep nova-2 / nova-2-general as an option. Confirm the language table before you pick it.
- Nova-3 and Flux are the current recommendations: Flux is described as ultra-low latency for voice agents with Nova-3-level accuracy. Nova-3 is the general ASR lead.
- No invented latency or WER: Average 250ms and 5-8% WER are out unless you re-run a first-party card.
- No invented dollar: We did not open a 2026 per-minute Deepgram table in this pass.
Use Cases
- People whose language or filler-word need still maps to Nova-2 on the docs table.
- People who were about to paste 40x realtime into a 2026 deck.
Confirm Deepgram docs for the live SKU.
Pricing
Deepgram docs on 2026-08-17. No public dollar matrix on the overview on the public page.
| Piece | Price | Notes from that page |
|---|---|---|
| Nova-2 | Previous general ASR | Still listed. Use when Nova-3 lacks the language or you need filler words. |
| Nova-3 / Flux | Confirm Deepgram pricing | Current recommended general ASR / voice-agent paths. |
If a leftover blog still says Nova-2 is the fastest 2026 model, treat this page as the correction.
Getting Started
- Open the models overview.
- Prefer Flux or Nova-3 unless the table sends you to Nova-2.
- Confirm Whisper V3 if you wanted open weights.
- Do not paste 40x / WER 5-8% into a deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nova-2 still the default?
No. Docs recommend Nova-3 for general ASR and Flux for voice agents.
Why is Nova-2 still listed?
Languages not yet on Nova-3, and filler-word identification.
How much is it?
Not on the overview on the public page. Confirm Deepgram pricing.
Alternatives
- Whisper V3: MIT open-weight family.
- whisper-1: Older OpenAI API object.
- OpenAI: Live hosted catalog if you wanted API STT.
Tips
- Call Nova-2 a previous SKU.
- Quote Nova-3 / Flux as the docs lead.
- Confirm the language table before you force Nova-2.
Conclusion
Deepgram Nova-2 is a previous ASR option still listed for some languages, not the 2026 fastest crown. Start at the models overview, then decide whether Nova-3 or Flux already covers the job.
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