ValkeyvsWhisperLive---CPU
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | WhisperLive---CPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 27 551 | 4 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 3 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).
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