# ChronoFrame vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | ChronoFrame | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #8 of 41 in Photo Management | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 1 964 | 4 337 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | +45 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.0.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 63/100 for ChronoFrame, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [ChronoFrame](https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chronoframe.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/chronoframe-vs-whisperlive-cpu