# Apache Kafka vs Whisper-WebUI

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

| | Apache Kafka | Whisper-WebUI |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Message Broker | #3 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 34 153 ✓ | 2 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +328 ✓ | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Kafka scores 83/100 against 62/100 for Whisper-WebUI, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Whisper-WebUI is easier to run; Apache Kafka needs more configuration.

Apache Kafka is growing faster right now (+328 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Kafka](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka.md)
- [Whisper-WebUI](https://selfhost.directory/project/whisper-webui) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/whisper-webui.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-kafka-vs-whisper-webui