# sdnext vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | sdnext | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 ✓ | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +46 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 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 0 for sdnext.

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

## Details

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