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Whisper vs WhisperLive
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| Fact | Whisper | WhisperLive |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 111k | 4.3k |
| Latest | v20250625 | v0.10.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-31 | 2026-10-07 |
| Release cadence | about 140 days between releases | about 87 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon Transcribe. Alternatives to Amazon Transcribe →
PartialWhisperOpen model that transcribes and translates audio files on your own hardware; no managed service, streaming or speaker labels.
PartialWhisperLiveNear-live transcription of microphone or stream audio over WebSocket, run on your own server.
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Whisper
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✓ signed The latest release, v0.10.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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