# Sync-in vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | Sync-in | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #21 of 86 in File Sharing | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 1 945 | 4 338 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 ✓ | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 62/100 for Sync-in, so it is the safer default.

Sync-in ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

If you want the quickest setup, Sync-in is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.

Sync-in is growing faster right now (+166 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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