OpenAI Whisper
OpenAI
An open speech-to-text model with strong multilingual accuracy, available to self-host or via API.
ModelPay as you goAdvancedEnterprise-gradeArabic: GoodAPI
Best for
- Accurate transcription in many languages
- Self-hosting for private audio
- Developers adding transcription
Not ideal for
- Non-technical users wanting a polished app
- Real-time captioning out of the box
Strengths
- Strong multilingual transcription, including Arabic
- Open-source; can run privately
- Available via API
Limitations
- Self-hosting needs technical setup
- No built-in meeting UI or speaker labels
Getting good results
- Provide clear audio for best accuracy
- Specify the language if known
- Summarize the transcript with an LLM
Prompt template
Starter prompt for OpenAI Whisper
Transcribe this audio (language: [lang]). Then summarize the key decisions and action items.
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