NekovsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, WhisperLive---CPU is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).
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