Whisper vs GPT-5.2
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
GPT-5.2 Instant
GPT-5.2 Instant edges out OpenAI Whisper with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try GPT-5.2Feature Comparison
Feature
Whisper
GPT-5.2
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.8
Coding
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4.6
Writing
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4.8
Reasoning
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4.7
Speed
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4.9
Value
5.0
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
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$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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$2.5
Output (per 1M tokens)
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$10
Features
Context Window
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128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
OpenAI Whisper
Pros
- 99+ languages
- Open source available
- Best-in-class accuracy
- Free local usage
- API available
Cons
- Requires GPU for local use
- API has usage costs
GPT-5.2 Instant
Pros
- Newest OpenAI model (Dec 2025)
- Fast responses optimized for speed
- 30% fewer hallucinations than GPT-5.1
- Knowledge cutoff August 2025
- Better at spreadsheets and presentations
- Matches human experts on professional tasks
Cons
- Not as strong as Thinking variant for complex tasks
- Requires paid subscription for full access
- Coding not as strong as Claude Opus 4.5
Choose Whisper if you need:
Transcription, speech-to-text, multilingual audio
Choose GPT-5.2 if you need:
Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.