# MTranServer vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | MTranServer | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 9 in Translation | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 4 731 ✓ | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +46 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v5.1.0 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

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

MTranServer ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

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

WhisperLive---CPU is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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