UrbitvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Urbit | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Operating System | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 3 622 | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 3 |
| Latest release | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | hoon | Python |
Which one should you pick?
WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Urbit ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, WhisperLive---CPU is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
WhisperLive---CPU is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
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