MeTubevsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 15 124 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 3 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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