Whisper Large v3 Turbo by Groq

Create a free key in the Groq console (no card) and call the OpenAI-compatible endpoint with the model ID below.

Access
Free API tier
Free limits
20 RPM · 2K RPD · 7.2K audio sec/hour · 28.8K audio sec/day
Modality
audio
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
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Rate limit
20 RPM · 2000 RPD
Model ID
whisper-large-v3-turbo
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Checked
Nov 11, 2026

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Frequently asked

Is Whisper Large v3 Turbo free?

Yes. Groq offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 20 RPM · 2K RPD · 7.2K audio sec/hour · 28.8K audio sec/day. No credit card is required.

Can I use Whisper Large v3 Turbo commercially?

Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.

How do I start using Whisper Large v3 Turbo?

Get a free API key from the provider dashboard. Set the base URL to https://api.groq.com/openai/v1 and the model to whisper-large-v3-turbo. Create a free key in the Groq console (no card) and call the OpenAI-compatible endpoint with the model ID below.

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