# WhisperLive---CPU vs Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)

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

| | WhisperLive---CPU | Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Transcription | #11 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 4 338 ✓ | 1 306 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.10.0 · 7 Sept 2026 ✓ | 4.10.3 · 23 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

WhisperLive---CPU scores 64/100 against 53/100 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP), so it is the safer default.

Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for WhisperLive---CPU.

If you want the quickest setup, Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) is easier to run; WhisperLive---CPU needs more configuration.

WhisperLive---CPU is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [WhisperLive---CPU](https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/whisperlive-cpu.md)
- [Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)](https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp.md)

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