> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Groq Whisper

> Lightning-fast Whisper v3 on Groq's LPU infrastructure

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<Warning>
  This is a **TRANSCRIPTION** provider. It converts your speech to text.
  For AI enhancement like grammar correction, see [AI Enhancement Providers](/providers/overview#ai-enhancement-providers).
</Warning>

## Overview

Groq provides ultra-fast inference for OpenAI's Whisper models using their LPU (Language Processing Unit) architecture. This results in some of the fastest cloud transcription available.

**Key Benefits:**

* ⚡ **Blazing fast** - Sub-second transcription with Groq's LPU technology
* 🎯 **Whisper v3 accuracy** - Latest OpenAI Whisper models
* 🌐 **100+ languages** - Full multilingual support
* 🎁 **Free tier available** - Generous free usage limits

<Tip>
  **Bonus:** Use the same API key for both Groq Whisper (transcription) and [Groq LLMs](/providers/llm/groq-llms) (AI enhancement)!
</Tip>

## Free Tier

<Tip>
  **Groq offers a generous free tier** with rate limits instead of credit limits.

  **Perfect for:** Users who want fast cloud transcription with no API costs.

  **No credit card required** to sign up and start using.
</Tip>

### What You Get

* **Free tier with rate limits** (exact limits vary, check Groq docs)
* **All models included** - Whisper v3, v3-turbo
* **Same API for LLMs** - Use for both transcription and AI enhancement
* **No expiration** - Free tier doesn't expire

When you need more capacity, Groq offers competitive pay-as-you-go pricing.

## Getting Your Free API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Groq Console">
    Go to [console.groq.com](https://console.groq.com) in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign up for free">
    Click **Sign Up** and create an account with:

    * Email and password
    * Or sign in with Google/GitHub

    **No credit card required!**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Check your email for a verification link from Groq and click it to activate your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API key">
    Once logged in:

    1. Go to **API Keys** section
    2. Click **Create API Key**
    3. Give it a name (e.g., "Stenox")
    4. Copy the API key immediately (you can't view it again!)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add key to Stenox">
    1. Open Stenox Settings
    2. Go to **Transcription** tab
    3. Select **Groq** as provider
    4. Paste your API key
    5. Choose your model (whisper-large-v3-turbo recommended)
    6. Click **Save**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **One API key for everything:** This same key works for Groq Whisper (transcription) and [Groq LLMs](/providers/llm/groq-llms) (AI enhancement). Configure once, use for both!
</Note>

## Available Models

Groq offers multiple Whisper variants optimized for their LPU hardware:

### whisper-large-v3-turbo (Recommended)

**Fastest and most efficient:**

* Latest Whisper v3 turbo variant
* Optimized for speed on Groq LPUs
* Sub-second processing for most recordings
* Best accuracy-to-speed ratio

**Best for:** Default choice, everyday use

### whisper-large-v3

**Maximum accuracy:**

* Full Whisper v3 model (largest size)
* Slightly slower than turbo
* Highest possible accuracy
* Best for: Critical transcription where accuracy is paramount

<Tip>
  **Recommendation:** Start with **whisper-large-v3-turbo** for the best balance of speed and accuracy.
</Tip>

## Language Support

Groq Whisper supports 100+ languages, same as OpenAI Whisper:

**Popular languages:**

* **European:** English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian
* **Asian:** Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian
* **Middle Eastern:** Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Farsi
* **Other:** Ukrainian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and 70+ more

**Auto-language detection:**

* Enable in Stenox profile settings
* Groq automatically identifies the language
* Works across all supported languages

Configure language in Stenox profile settings.

## Configuration in Stenox

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Stenox Settings">
    Click Stenox menu bar icon → **Settings**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Transcription tab">
    Select the **Transcription** tab
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Groq">
    Choose **Groq** from the provider dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter API key">
    Paste your API key from console.groq.com
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose model">
    Select **whisper-large-v3-turbo** (recommended) or **whisper-large-v3**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure language">
    * **English only:** Select `English`
    * **Other languages:** Select your preferred language
    * **Multiple languages:** Select `Auto-detect`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to activate Groq Whisper
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Features

### LPU-Accelerated Processing

Groq's Language Processing Units (LPUs) deliver exceptional speed:

* **Near-instant results** - Sub-second for most recordings
* **Consistent performance** - No variability in processing time
* **Scalable** - Same speed regardless of usage volume

### File-Based Transcription

Groq uses file-based transcription (not streaming):

* Audio recorded completely, then sent
* Processed as a single file
* Results returned all at once
* Slightly different from streaming providers (DeepGram, AssemblyAI)

**What this means:**

* You get the complete transcript at once (no partial results)
* Slightly higher latency than streaming (\~1-2 seconds)
* Still very fast overall

### Automatic Punctuation

Whisper models include automatic punctuation:

* Periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points
* Capitalization of proper nouns
* Natural sentence formatting

## Performance

**Expected processing times with Groq Whisper:**

| Recording Length | Processing Time |
| ---------------- | --------------- |
| 5 seconds        | \< 1 second     |
| 10 seconds       | 1-2 seconds     |
| 30 seconds       | 2-3 seconds     |
| 60 seconds       | 3-4 seconds     |

<Note>
  Groq's LPU architecture makes it one of the fastest cloud transcription options available.
</Note>

## Usage Tracking

Monitor your Groq usage in the console:

1. Visit [console.groq.com](https://console.groq.com)
2. Go to **Usage** or **Billing** section
3. View:
   * API calls made
   * Rate limit status
   * Current tier (free or paid)

<Note>
  Stenox does not track Groq usage. Check the Groq console for usage details and rate limits.
</Note>

## Privacy Considerations

**What Groq sees:**

* Your audio is sent to Groq servers for processing
* Audio and transcripts may be logged for service improvement
* Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
* Groq has data retention policies (review their docs)

**For complete privacy:**

* Use [WhisperKit (local)](/providers/transcription/whisperkit-local) for 100% offline transcription
* Or review Groq's privacy policy for details

## When to Use Groq Whisper

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Speed is critical" icon="bolt">
    Near-instant processing with Groq's LPU technology.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multilingual needs" icon="globe">
    Support for 100+ languages with auto-detection.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free tier usage" icon="gift">
    Generous free tier perfect for regular use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Whisper quality" icon="medal">
    Latest OpenAI Whisper v3 models with excellent accuracy.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Groq Ecosystem Integration

Use Groq for both transcription AND AI enhancement:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Transcription with Groq Whisper">
    Convert speech to text using whisper-large-v3-turbo
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enhancement with Groq LLMs">
    Use Llama, Qwen, or DeepSeek R1 for grammar correction and formatting
  </Step>

  <Step title="Same API key">
    One API key, one provider, seamless integration
  </Step>
</Steps>

[Learn about Groq LLMs →](/providers/llm/groq-llms)

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="API key not working" icon="key">
    * Ensure you copied the complete API key (no spaces)
    * Verify your Groq account is active (check email verification)
    * Try creating a new API key in console.groq.com
    * Check for typos or extra characters
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rate limit exceeded" icon="gauge-high">
    * You've hit the free tier rate limit
    * Wait a few minutes and try again
    * Upgrade to paid tier for higher limits
    * Use [WhisperKit (local)](/providers/transcription/whisperkit-local) as backup
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Transcription fails" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    * Check your internet connection
    * Verify API key is valid in Groq console
    * Ensure audio is being captured (check recording overlay)
    * Try a shorter test recording
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong language transcribed" icon="language">
    * Manually select language in Stenox profile (don't use auto-detect)
    * Ensure you're speaking clearly in the selected language
    * Try speaking longer phrases (short phrases confuse auto-detect)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Pricing After Free Tier

Groq offers competitive pay-as-you-go pricing when you exceed free tier limits:

* **Pricing varies by model** - Check [console.groq.com](https://console.groq.com) for current rates
* **Generally very affordable** - Competitive with other cloud providers
* **No commitment** - Pay only for what you use

<Note>
  Groq pricing is subject to change. Check their console for the most up-to-date pricing information.
</Note>

## Comparison: Groq vs Other Providers

| Feature           | Groq Whisper           | DeepGram           | WhisperKit                |
| ----------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Provider cost** | Free (rate-limited)    | \$200 credits      | No cost (local)           |
| **Speed**         | Very fast (1-2s)       | Fastest (\< 1s)    | Medium (3-5s)             |
| **Accuracy**      | Excellent (Whisper v3) | Excellent (Nova-3) | Good (Whisper base/small) |
| **Languages**     | 100+                   | 30+                | 100+                      |
| **Privacy**       | Cloud                  | Cloud              | 100% local                |

<Tip>
  All providers work within your Stenox plan limits. Lifetime unlocks unlimited daily use with any provider.
</Tip>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Groq LLMs" icon="robot" href="/providers/llm/groq-llms">
    Use the same API key for AI enhancement with Groq's LLMs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Profiles" icon="layer-group" href="/profiles/creating-profiles">
    Switch between Groq and local providers automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free Tier Guide" icon="gift" href="/guides/free-tier-providers">
    Maximize free usage across all cloud providers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloud Setup" icon="cloud" href="/guides/cloud-setup">
    Recommended cloud provider configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>