Apache SkyWalkingvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache SkyWalking | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 24 977 | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, WhisperLive---CPU is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.
WhisperLive---CPU is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
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