whisper-large-v3-turbo — Free AI Model & API
groq/whisper-large-v3-turbo Overview
Whisper Large v3 Turbo on Groq is a speed-optimized variant of Whisper Large v3 — it delivers faster transcription at slightly lower accuracy, ideal for real-time or high-volume audio processing where turnaround time matters more than word-perfect output. Use cases include live captioning, quick meeting summaries, and voice command processing. The free tier supports 2,000 requests per day at 20 RPM. Like the non-Turbo variant, audio is passed as base64-encoded files to the chat endpoint. Registration required, no credit card needed.
Quick Start
Integrate whisper-large-v3-turbo with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.
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Rate Limits & Constraints
Groq Platform Limitations
- Rate limits vary significantly by model — check per-model limits
- Some models have token-per-minute caps in addition to RPM
- LPU availability may cause queuing during peak usage
Features & Use Cases
Best For
Modality Support
Groq Highlights
- Ultra-fast inference (~2,600 tok/s)
- Free tier: 14,400 RPD for most models
- Supports Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R1
- OpenAI-compatible
How to Get a Free Groq API Key
Follow these steps to get your free API key for whisper-large-v3-turbo. No credit card required — just sign up and start using the API.
- Sign up at console.groq.com Email or Google/GitHub login. No credit card.
- Go to API Keys in the sidebar
- Create API key
- Choose a model Llama 3.3 70B is the most popular free option.
- Configure OpenAI client Base URL: https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Playground — Test whisper-large-v3-turbo
Test whisper-large-v3-turbo directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Groq — never stored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for whisper-large-v3-turbo?
Sign up at Groq to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.
Is whisper-large-v3-turbo really free?
Yes. whisper-large-v3-turbo is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 20 RPM, 2,000 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.
What are whisper-large-v3-turbo's rate limits?
20 RPM, 2,000 RPD Context window: 131K. Max output: 131K. No credit card required.
What are the best free alternatives to whisper-large-v3-turbo?
Popular free alternatives include NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Content Safety (free), NVIDIA: Nemotron 3 Ultra (free), MiniMax: MiniMax M3. You can also browse all 168+ free models on our site.
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