# private-gpt vs WhisperLive---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.

## Details

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