Whisper 1
Whisper is OpenAI's open-source automatic speech recognition model, available via API as `whisper-1`. It supports transcription and translation across 50+ languages from audio files up to 25 MB. Accepts formats including mp3, mp4, wav, and webm. Priced per minute of audio duration, billed to the nearest second.
Pricing
💱 匯率 USD/NTD = 31.58 · 不含稅 · 更新於 2026/06/10
Technical specifications
Quick Start
Use Whisper 1 via BazaarLink API — just change the base_url:
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://bazaarlink.ai/api/v1",
api_key="sk-bl-YOUR_API_KEY",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="whisper-1",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://bazaarlink.ai/api/v1",
apiKey: "sk-bl-YOUR_API_KEY",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "whisper-1",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);Why use Whisper 1 via BazaarLink?
- ✓USD billing (TWD-quoted) + unified invoices — no foreign credit card needed for Taiwan teams
- ✓OpenAI-compatible API — zero code changes required
- ✓Automatic failover — multi-provider redundancy for the same model
- ✓Chinese-language support — local team, instant help
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisper 1?
Whisper is OpenAI's open-source automatic speech recognition model, available via API as `whisper-1`. It supports transcription and translation across 50+ languages from audio files up to 25 MB. Accepts formats including mp3, mp4, wav, and webm. Priced per minute of audio duration, billed to the nearest second.
How much does the Whisper 1 API cost?
Whisper 1 costs $6000.0000 per 1K input tokens and $0.0000 per 1K output tokens when accessed through BazaarLink.
How do I use Whisper 1 with the OpenAI SDK?
Set base_url to "https://bazaarlink.ai/api/v1" and use model ID "whisper-1". All OpenAI SDK methods (chat.completions, embeddings, streaming) work without code changes.
What is the context window for Whisper 1?
Whisper 1 supports a context window of 0 tokens.
Is Whisper 1 available for free?
Yes — Whisper 1 is available at no cost through BazaarLink's free tier. No credit card required.