ThumborvsWhisper-WebUI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Thumbor | Whisper-WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #3 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 2 900 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Thumbor scores 72/100 against 62/100 for Whisper-WebUI, so it is the safer default.
Thumbor ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Whisper-WebUI.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Whisper-WebUI needs more configuration.
Whisper-WebUI is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).
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