# rtmp-hls-server vs Whisper-WebUI

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

| | rtmp-hls-server | Whisper-WebUI |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 42/100 | 62/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming | #3 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 446 | 2 899 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Whisper-WebUI scores 62/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, rtmp-hls-server is easier to run; Whisper-WebUI needs more configuration.

Whisper-WebUI is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [rtmp-hls-server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rtmp-hls-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rtmp-hls-server.md)
- [Whisper-WebUI](https://selfhost.directory/project/whisper-webui) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/whisper-webui.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rtmp-hls-server-vs-whisper-webui