About WhisperAPI

WhisperAPI offers a transcription API and a no-code dashboard for converting audio and video to text. It targets developers who need control over their transcription pipeline and individuals who want a browser-based transcription experience without coding. The service emphasizes speed, accuracy, language coverage, and flexible pricing with a pay-as-you-go model. It supports direct file uploads and remote URLs and can return transcriptions in multiple formats.

The API runs with Whisper models that can be adjusted for speed or accuracy. It provides an API-based workflow as well as a no-code dashboard for non-developers, enabling users to manage transcriptions and download outputs.

The platform highlights features such as multiple output formats (JSON, TEXT, VTT, DOCX, PDF), privacy considerations (files auto-delete after 24 hours), and the ability to handle large files up to 10GB with a Pro subscription.

WhisperAPI presents pricing credits, a free trial with 5 credits, and a pay-as-you-go model with different credit bundles, including enterprise options for larger needs.

Use cases

Developers needing control over transcription pipelines
Non-developers who want a browser-based transcription

Key features

Choose between Whisper model sizes for speed vs accuracy
Direct file uploads and remote URL support
Fine-tune model parameters for specific use cases
Process video and audio files with the same API
No-commitment free trial with 5 credits

Pros and cons

Pros

No monthly fees or hidden costs

Free trial with 5 credits

Files auto-delete after 24 hours for privacy

Pricing

40 API Credits

$10

Total: $10 for 40 credits

Instant delivery
Unlimited minutes
Pay once, use anytime

100 API Credits

$20

Total: $20 for 100 credits

Instant delivery
Unlimited minutes
Pay once, use anytime

200 API Credits

$30

Total: $30 for 200 credits

Instant delivery
Unlimited minutes
Pay once, use anytime

Custom

$100.00

Credits (min 1,000)Total: $100.00 for 1,000 credits

Instant delivery
Unlimited minutes
Pay once, use anytime

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Frequently asked questions

What are API credits?

API credits are our payment system for transcriptions. Each transcription costs credits based on the model size, the length of the audio (billed per started hour), speaker diarization, and file size.

Do API credits expire?

No, API credits never expire. Once purchased, you can use them at any time without worrying about an expiration date.

Do you use my data to train AI models?

No. We never use your audio, video, or transcription content to train, fine-tune, or improve any machine learning model or large language model (LLM).

Do I need an OpenAI API key?

No, you don't need an OpenAI API key to use our service. We host our own copy of the Whisper model and do not require an OpenAI API key for transcription.

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