PixelFedvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed and WhisperLive---CPU score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, WhisperLive---CPU is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
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