Whisper API
3 Whisper models on one OpenAI-compatible API and one prepaid balance, up to 10% off the official price for every account.
Whisper models and prices 3
| Model | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Whisper Large V3openai/whisper-large-v3 | $0.00045 / minute of audio | — |
| Whisper Large V3 Turboopenai/whisper-large-v3-turbo | $0.0002 / minute of audio | — |
| Whisper 1openai/whisper-1 | $0.0054 / minute of audio | −10% |
Prices as of November 5, 2026. Official price: the model maker's list price. Tier 1–3: OceanToken's standing discounts by cumulative top-up, not limited-time offers.
Call the Whisper API
Any OpenAI-compatible SDK works: set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1, use your OceanToken key and the model id as written.
from openai import OpenAI
# Your API Key from the OceanToken console
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1",
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
with open("meeting.mp3", "rb") as audio:
result = client.audio.transcriptions.create(
model="openai/whisper-1", file=audio)
print(result.text)Why use Whisper on OceanToken
- One API key and one prepaid balance for nearly 500 models from 73 publishers.
- OpenAI-compatible: change the base URL and the key, and keep your code.
- Prepaid, with no subscription and no platform fee. Each API key can have its own spending limit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Whisper API cost?
On OceanToken Whisper 1 costs $0.0054 / minute of audio, against an official price of $0.006 / minute of audio. The lowest-priced Whisper model is Whisper Large V3 Turbo, at $0.0002 / minute of audio. Every model is billed per use from a prepaid balance, with no subscription.
Are these the official Whisper models?
Yes. You call each model by its own name and get that model, below its official price: up to 10% off on the top tier. Every model page shows the official price next to ours before you call it.
How do I call the Whisper API?
Create an API key in the OceanToken console, set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1 and use the model id, for example openai/whisper-1. The OpenAI SDKs and any OpenAI-compatible client work.
Do I need a subscription to use Whisper?
No. You add credits by card, and each request is billed at the model’s price. Purchased credits are valid for 12 months.
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