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whisper.cpp Prices, limits and access

Open-source software that turns speech into text locally, using OpenAI's Whisper speech-recognition models.

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At a Glance

whisper.cpp is an AI tool for Runtimes & servers (category: Local AI). Free access: Free plan. Documented: 1 plan with prices and limits.

Category
Runtimes & servers
Paid from
not published
Free Option
Free plan
Plans
1
Sources
2 verified sources
Website
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Category: Local AI · Runtimes & servers

Features

whisper.cpp is a C/C++ implementation of OpenAI's Whisper speech-recognition models. Like llama.cpp it comes from ggml-org; the company ggml.ai supports its development and, per its website, has been part of Hugging Face since 2026.

The software is free and aimed at developers and IT. Per the project page, it also runs without a graphics card; a supported graphics card can speed things up.

Prices and plans

TierPricePeriodWhat you get
FreefreefreeRuns on your own computer; you only pay for hardware and power

Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.

Prices last checked: 2026-10-31

Data & privacy

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Limits

Runs on your own computer; you only pay for hardware and power

Terms explained

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Foundry LocalFree runtime from Microsoft that lets developers build AI models into their own apps that run directly on the device.not publishedllama.cppOpen-source software that runs language models on your own computer, as a small app for Mac and Windows or from the command line.not publishedOllamaOpen-source tool for running language models locally, complemented by a paid cloud service for developers and teams.Cloud Pro

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Sources

All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.

  • ggml.ai
  • github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp

FAQ

Is whisper.cpp available for free?

Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.

What plans does whisper.cpp offer?

The catalog documents one plan with price, billing period, and included features.

Is whisper.cpp currently available?

whisper.cpp is active.

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