whisper-large-v3 — Free AI Model & API

groq/whisper-large-v3
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Context Window 131K
Max Output 131K
Rate Limit 20 RPM, 2,000 RPD
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

Whisper Large v3 on Groq is OpenAI's speech recognition model running on Groq's LPU hardware — one of the few free endpoints for production-grade audio transcription. It converts speech to text across 99 languages with strong accuracy, making it suitable for podcast transcription, meeting notes, voice interfaces, and accessibility tools. The free tier allows 2,000 requests per day at 20 RPM, more constrained than Groq's text model endpoints but still viable for moderate transcription workloads. OpenAI SDK compatible for the chat endpoint; audio input must be passed as a base64-encoded file. Registration required, no credit card.

Model ID
whisper-large-v3
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Specifications
Context: 131K · Output: 131K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate whisper-large-v3 with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="whisper-large-v3",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "whisper-large-v3",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.groq.com/openai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "whisper-large-v3",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 20 RPM, 2,000 RPD
Context Window 131K
Max Output Tokens 131K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Groq Platform Limitations

  • Rate limits vary significantly by model — check per-model limits
  • Some models have token-per-minute caps in addition to RPM
  • LPU availability may cause queuing during peak usage

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

Groq Highlights

  • Ultra-fast inference (~2,600 tok/s)
  • Free tier: 14,400 RPD for most models
  • Supports Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R1
  • OpenAI-compatible

Playground — Test whisper-large-v3

Test whisper-large-v3 directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Groq — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for whisper-large-v3?

Sign up at Groq to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is whisper-large-v3 really free?

Yes. whisper-large-v3 is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 20 RPM, 2,000 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are whisper-large-v3's rate limits?

20 RPM, 2,000 RPD Context window: 131K. Max output: 131K. No credit card required.

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