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Whisper v3

by OpenAI · Audio & Voice

Best-in-class transcription AI.

91/100AIVerso score
#2 of 14in Audio & Voice
$0.006/minStarting price
YesFree tier
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At a glance

ProviderOpenAI
CategoryAudio & Voice
Starting price$0.006/min
Pricing detailsFree (Open Source)
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceYes
Mobile appNo

Key facts

Features

✗ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✓ Native audio model
✗ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✗ PDF analysis

Strengths

Top 3 of 14 AI audio & voice tools on AIVerso (#2)
Free tier available
Open source / open weights — self-hostable
API access for developers

Limitations

No official mobile app

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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 v3 (95/100), Deepgram (85/100), Async (83/100).

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 14 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: September 29, 2026.