Audio workload
How much audio?
Whisper API pricing is based on total processed minutes.
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Whisper Transcription Cost
Calculate transcription costs for one recording or an entire audio archive.
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Reference values · verified Oct 2026
| Workload | Duration | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short interview | 10 min | $0.006 / min | $0.06 |
| 1-hour podcast | 60 min | $0.006 / min | $0.36 |
| 10-hour backlog | 600 min | $0.006 / min | $3.60 |
| 100-hour archive | 6,000 min | $0.006 / min | $36.00 |
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API billing is based on processed audio duration. Very short files may be rounded to a minimum billable interval.
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