# Ollama vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | Ollama | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 95/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 185 138 ✓ | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 590 ✓ | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 50 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.40.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Ollama scores 95/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.

Ollama ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

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

Ollama is growing faster right now (+3 590 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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