# anarlog vs WhisperLive---CPU

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | anarlog | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 9 616 ✓ | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +70 ✓ | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | desktop_v1.4.33 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

anarlog scores 70/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, anarlog is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.

## Details

- [anarlog](https://selfhost.directory/project/anarlog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/anarlog.md)
- [WhisperLive---CPU](https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/anarlog-vs-whisperlive-cpu