# retroassembly vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | retroassembly | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Emulation | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 1 153 | 4 337 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +71 ✓ | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v7.260719.1051 · 19 Jul 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 56/100 for retroassembly, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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