Technical evaluation: Cloud-Rendered Video (Azure) vs. Open-Source 3D (WebGL) vs. Modern Sound Orbs (Gemini / Grok / Siri).
Per-interview unit economics: Microsoft Azure Legacy Cloud Video vs. Ediphi 3D Model / WebGL (Open Source Models) & Fluid Sound Orb.
| Interview Type | Length | Microsoft Azure Video | Ediphi (3D Model / Sound Orb) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quick Screening
3–4 introductory questions
|
3 Mins | $1.62 | $0.015 (1.5¢) Save $1.60 (99%) |
|
Standard Mock Interview AVERAGE
5–6 situational & behavioral questions
|
4 Mins | $2.16 | $0.020 (2.0¢) Save $2.14 (99%) |
|
In-Depth Mock Interview
7–8 hospitality competency questions
|
5 Mins | $2.70 | $0.025 (2.5¢) Save $2.67 (99%) |
|
Comprehensive Exam
10–12 questions + competency grading
|
10 Mins | $5.40 | $0.050 (5.0¢) Save $5.35 (99%) |
| Architecture Layer | Microsoft Azure Video Avatar | Ediphi (3D Model / Sound Orb) |
|---|---|---|
|
Visual / Video Rendering
Cloud GPU vs. Local Device GPU
|
$0.500 / min
$30/hr cloud GPU video encoding
|
$0.000 / min
Free local WebGL 3D model or Canvas
|
|
Speech & AI Intelligence
STT + LLM Logic + Voice Audio
|
$0.040 / min
Separate Azure STT + GPT-4o + TTS
|
$0.005 / min
Unified Gemini Multimodal Live Audio
|
| TOTAL RUNTIME / MINUTE | ~$0.540 / min | ~$0.005 / min (108x cheaper) |
In actual university and vocational tracks, students interview during checkpoint evaluations or job-placement season. With ~500 completed interviews monthly (~4 minutes each):