# tidb vs WhisperLive---CPU

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

| | tidb | WhisperLive---CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 40 685 ✓ | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +104 ✓ | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 ✓ |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

tidb scores 80/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.

WhisperLive---CPU ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.

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

tidb is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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