SonarrvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonarr | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 17 472 | 4 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +975 | +45 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 3 |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+975 stars in 30 days).
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