Whisper v3
Best-in-class transcription AI.
What is Whisper v3?
Whisper large-v3 is OpenAI’s open-source speech recognition model. It transcribes and translates speech in dozens of languages and can run on your own hardware for free, or through OpenAI’s low-cost transcription API.
Best for
- Free, private transcription on your own machine
- Multilingual subtitles and translation
- Developers building transcription into apps
Whisper v3 pricing
Whisper v3 has a free tier. Price: $0.006/min.
Plans & prices
- Free (Open Source)
Looking for something cheaper? Deepgram by Deepgram costs from $0.004/min and has a free tier.
Prices as published by OpenAI. This page was last updated on November 5, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.
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- Best-in-class transcription AI
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisper v3?
Whisper large-v3 is OpenAI’s open-source speech recognition model. It transcribes and translates speech in dozens of languages and can run on your own hardware for free, or through OpenAI’s low-cost transcription API.
What is Whisper v3 best for?
Whisper v3 is a strong pick for: Free, private transcription on your own machine; Multilingual subtitles and translation; Developers building transcription into apps.
How much does Whisper v3 cost?
Whisper v3 starts at $0.006/min (Free (Open Source)). A free tier is available. A cheaper option from another provider is Deepgram (From $0.004/min).
Is Whisper v3 free?
Yes — Whisper v3 has a free tier. Pricing: $0.006/min (details: Free (Open Source)).
What are the best alternatives to Whisper v3?
The highest-rated AI audio & voice tools from other providers on AIVerso are ElevenLabs v4 (96/100), Fish Audio (88/100), Deepgram (85/100).
Does Whisper v3 have an API?
Yes, Whisper v3 can be used via an API.
Is Whisper v3 open source?
Yes — Whisper v3 is available as open source / open weights, so it can be self-hosted.
How does AIVerso rate Whisper v3?
Whisper v3 scores 91/100 on AIVerso and ranks #2 of 17 in Audio & Voice. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.
How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: November 5, 2026.