# Apache SkyWalking vs WhisperLive---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 | 24 976 ✓ | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +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).

## Details

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