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Whisper vs whisper.cpp

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Whisper vs whisper.cpp
Fact	Whisper	whisper.cpp
Language	Python	C++
Licence	MIT	MIT
Stars	111k	54k
Latest	v20250625	v1.9.5
Last push	2026-08-31	2026-10-12
Release cadence	about 140 days between releases	too few releases
Active contributors	3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	178+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

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whisper.cpp replaces Whisper. Alternatives to Whisper →
Full replacementC and C++ port of Whisper that runs on CPU and Apple silicon without Python or PyTorch.