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faster-whisper vs Whisper
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| Fact | faster-whisper | Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 26k | 111k |
| Latest | v1.2.1 | v20250625 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-08-31 |
| Release cadence | about 115 days between releases | about 140 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
faster-whisper replaces Whisper. Alternatives to Whisper →
Full replacementReimplementation of Whisper on CTranslate2 that loads the same models and runs several times faster with less memory.
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