SearXNGvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 38 962 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 396 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 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 SearXNG.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 396 stars in 30 days).
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