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WhisperLive vs WhisperX

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WhisperLive vs WhisperX
FactWhisperLiveWhisperX
LanguagePythonPython
LicenceMITBSD-2-Clause
Stars4.3k25k
Latestv0.10.0v3.8.6
Last push2026-10-072026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 87 days between releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Amazon Transcribe. Alternatives to Amazon Transcribe →

    PartialWhisperLiveNear-live transcription of microphone or stream audio over WebSocket, run on your own server.

    PartialWhisperXBatch transcription with speaker labels on your own hardware; no managed service or streaming.