# WhisperLive---CPU vs windmill

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

| | WhisperLive---CPU | windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Transcription | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 4 338 | 18 315 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +286 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 164 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 | v1.853.1 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

windmill scores 77/100 against 64/100 for WhisperLive---CPU, so it is the safer default.

windmill ships more often: 164 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

windmill is growing faster right now (+286 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [WhisperLive---CPU](https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu.md)
- [windmill](https://selfhost.directory/project/windmill) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windmill.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/whisperlive-cpu-vs-windmill