Model comparison
SFX models: quality and cost
Compare sfx model configurations with DesignCat editorial quality scores and explicit credit-cost assumptions.
Compare the models
Editorial quality scores, with configuration-specific costs. Read the assessment basis and evidence limits.
| Model | Editorial quality / 10 | Configured cost (credits) | Comparison basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Text to Sound V2 | 7 | 0.15/started second (22s max: 3.3 credits) | 9 credits/minute Calculated comparison cost |
| Stable Audio 3 Small SFX | 6.5 | 0.95 credits / 120s effect | 0.475 credits/minute Calculated comparison cost |
Choose with the inputs in mind
Compare supported settings before comparing prices. A hypothetical higher-resolution price does not mean that resolution was generated or is available. Short sound effects and full-length music also have different useful units.