EncorevsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 12 652 | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +167 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
Encore is growing faster right now (+167 stars in 30 days).
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