Whisper Large v3 is free on 2 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groq | whisper-large-v3 |
Audio (speech-to-text) | 30 RPM; 8K TPM on most chat models (varies by model) | No card |
| Scaleway Generative APIs Trial | whisper-large-v3 |
— | Organization quota in tokens/minute (see console) | Free account |
Free lists change often. Each provider page shows its full limits and code examples, and every change is logged in the changelog. Want to call it from Claude Code or Cursor? Use the setup generator.