Our verdict
We have not reviewed whisper.cpp yet
No one at Enterprise DNA has checked this listing against its sources. The description comes from public listings gathered automatically. Any fact below shows where it came from and when it was last checked.
From the listing
About whisper.cpp
Port of OpenAI's Whisper model in C/C++
Best for
Developers needing offline, efficient speech recognition in C/C++ applications.
Use cases
- Transcribe audio files offline on edge devices
- Build real-time speech-to-text applications with low latency
- Integrate speech recognition into cross-platform desktop or mobile apps
Notes
54,763 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Runs entirely on-device, ensuring privacy and no cloud costs
- Lightweight and fast, optimized for CPU and GPU
- Active open-source project with high community adoption
Cons
- Requires manual compilation and setup for different platforms
- Model accuracy may be lower than the original Python implementation for some languages
- Limited to Whisper models, not extensible to other architectures
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.9.5 (released 6 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 6,279
- GitHub stars
- 54,976
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 17.7
- Open issues
- 177
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 7
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How whisper.cpp is growing
54,822 to 54,976
Health and security
Is whisper.cpp looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
86 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 7 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 9.1 of 20 | First reply in 17.7 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to whisper.cpp
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter.aiThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
Compare
Compare whisper.cpp side by side
Sources
Where this comes from
A source shows what was published when we checked it. It does not certify security, performance or a working installation. Read our method.
Changelog
What changed
Released 1.9.5
Released b5454
Released 1.9.4
Released b5130
Released b5127
Released 1.9.3
Released b4938
Released 1.9.2
Released 1.9.1
Released 1.9.0
Open-source & AI alternatives
Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.
Get the free Developer’s Field Guide
A 27-page field guide to the AI coding workflow with Claude. Claude Code, MCP servers, the prompt patterns that work, and what to delegate. Free.
Enter your work email. We send it straight over, plus a few short notes worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time.