private-gptvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| private-gpt | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in LLM Integration | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 57 616 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.0.1 · 18 Jun 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
private-gpt scores 81/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
WhisperLive---CPU ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for private-gpt.
If you want the quickest setup, private-gpt is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.
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