OpenAI
OpenAI Whisper
An open-source speech recognition model that can be run locally or accessed via an API.
Our editorial assessment as of Apr 24, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Rank in Transcription
#2
Tier
S
Score
88.0
Underlying model
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Strengths
- Can be run locally for free, ensuring data privacy
- Achieves high accuracy, up to 98.7% with the large model
- Available as a managed API for developers
Considerations
- Requires technical knowledge to set up and run the open-source version
- The self-hosted model lacks a user interface and advanced features
- API usage is not free
Price
Free (self-hosted) or $0.006/min (API)
Score breakdown
Performance
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Reputation
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Price
100.0
Recency
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Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- BrassTranscripts ReviewAccessed: 2026-04-24
- Guideflow BlogAccessed: 2026-04-24