WhisperAPI

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Meetings · Vendor site 2026-10-04

WhisperAPI provides a hosted Whisper transcription API for large audio and video files with pay-as-you-go credits. It advertises 98+ languages, files up to 10 GB, and minute-scale turnaround without supplying your own OpenAI key.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

Official website

Category: Meetings
Free access: Pricing FAQ states new accounts receive 5 free credits with no commitment.
API access: Public pricing and FAQ describe a credit-based REST API with bundled credit packs and no monthly fee.

Is WhisperAPI right for you?

A good fit for

Developers and media teams needing batch audio or video transcription via a managed Whisper service.

Before you choose

Billing is per credit bundle (for example $10 for 40 credits) rather than recurring monthly USD seats.

Pay-as-you-go Whisper API

WhisperAPI highlights fast, accurate audio and video transcription with simple credit bundles and no monthly fees on the pricing page.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Languages	Homepage claims support for 98+ languages on large media files.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
File size	Marketing states uploads up to 10 GB are supported.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Credit packs	Pricing lists 40, 100, and 200 credit bundles with per-credit discounts and no expiration.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

WhisperAPI pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API: Public pricing and FAQ describe a credit-based REST API with bundled credit packs and no monthly fee.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer a free trial?

WhisperAPI FAQ confirms you can start free with 5 credits and no commitments.

Do I need an OpenAI API key?

FAQ states you do not need your own OpenAI API key because WhisperAPI hosts its own Whisper copy.

What is WhisperAPI used for?

Does WhisperAPI have a free plan?

Pricing FAQ states new accounts receive 5 free credits with no commitment.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does WhisperAPI cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use WhisperAPI through an API?

Public pricing and FAQ describe a credit-based REST API with bundled credit packs and no monthly fee.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Billing is per credit bundle (for example $10 for 40 credits) rather than recurring monthly USD seats.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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