Open-source speech recognition
Quality Score
8.4
Pricing
Free (open source)
Monthly Users
~50M users
Category
ai ml
Whisper is a ai ml tool that has become a staple for teams and individuals looking to streamline their speech-to-text workflows. With ~50M users active users since its launch in 2022. Built by OpenAI, it focuses on delivering a polished, production-ready experience without the bloat of enterprise alternatives. Ideal for speech-to-text teams and transcription who value speech-to-text, Whisper offers a free (open source) model that scales with your needs. The free tier is generous enough for individuals and small teams, while paid plans unlock advanced features for larger organizations. APPLIFYR's verification team has confirmed its reliability and active development status.
OpenAI
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