# rsyslog vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | rsyslog | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 4 338 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +46 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

rsyslog scores 67/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.

rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

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

WhisperLive---CPU is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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