ExcaliDashvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ExcaliDash | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 1 701 | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +120 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.6.6 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 58/100 for ExcaliDash, so it is the safer default.
ExcaliDash ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, ExcaliDash is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.
ExcaliDash is growing faster right now (+120 stars in 30 days).
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