Self-hosted Whisper
Free
Python 3.8–3.11 expected · ffmpeg required · approximately 1–10 GB VRAM depending on model
Checked 21 Oct 2026
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Whisper (open-source code and model weights)
Free
MIT-licensed code and model weights · install locally with Python and ffmpeg
Checked 7 Oct 2026
Whisper API
$0.01 a month
25 MiB maximum upload for legacy whisper-1 · streaming unsupported · Free tier 3 RPM and 200 RPD
Checked 21 Oct 2026