Model detail
whisper-1
Whisper is OpenAI's open-source automatic speech recognition model, available via API as `whisper-1`. It supports transcription and translation across 50+ languages from audio files up to 25 MB. Accepts formats including mp3, mp4, wav, and webm. Priced per minute of audio duration, billed to the nearest second.
Model specs
- Context length
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- Max output
- –
- I/O modalities
- Audio
- Released
- 2026-04
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API endpoints
One MixRoute gateway, OpenAI-compatible
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OpenAI-compatible
/v1/chat/completionsPOST
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Pricing
Flat rate, unit: /1M Tokens
Input
$6.0000 /1M Tokens
Completion
$6.0000 /1M Tokens
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Selection summary
Quickly judge whether it fits your workload
What is this model good for?
Start with the documented use cases for whisper-1
Whisper is OpenAI's open-source automatic speech recognition model, available via API as `whisper-1`. It supports transcription and translation across 50+ languages from audio files up to 25 MB. Accepts formats including mp3, mp4, wav, and webm. Priced per minute of audio duration, billed to the nearest second.
What should you check before using it?
Validate limits, pricing, and a representative workload
Review the current model limits and pricing record before production use.
How do you call it through MixRoute?
Use the documented endpoint and exact model ID
The model record lists OpenAI-compatible access via POST /v1/chat/completions with model ID whisper-1.
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Token cost estimator
Live estimate from this page's pricing, not an actual bill
This model has no cache-read price; caching is not counted
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FAQ
Whisper is OpenAI’s open-source automatic speech recognition model, available via API as `whisper-1`. It supports transcription and translation across 50+ languages from audio files up to 25 MB. Accepts formats including mp3, mp4, wav, and webm. Priced per minute of audio duration, billed to the nearest second.
One endpoint, a testable decision
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