PeerTubevsWhisper-WebUI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Whisper-WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #3 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 15 373 | 2 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 62/100 for Whisper-WebUI, so it is the safer default.
PeerTube ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Whisper-WebUI.
If you want the quickest setup, Whisper-WebUI is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
PeerTube details →Whisper-WebUI details →