Comparison
audapolis vs aeneas
Verdict
Pick audapolis if audapolis is an open-source editor for spoken-word media that provides automatic transcription and a user-friendly interface, all while keeping data local; pick aeneas if aeneas is a Python library and CLI toolset for audio-text synchronization specifically designed to address forced alignment needs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | audapolis | aeneas |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (36d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- audapolis
- An editor for spoken-word media with automatic transcription.
- aeneas
- Python library and tools for audio-text synchronization
Stars
- audapolis
- 1.9k
- aeneas
- 2.9k
Forks
- audapolis
- 61
- aeneas
- 274
Open issues
- audapolis
- 124
- aeneas
- 37
Language
- audapolis
- TypeScript
- aeneas
- Python
Adopt for
- audapolis
- Audapolis is an open-source editor for spoken-word media that provides automatic transcription and a user-friendly interface, all while keeping data local.
- aeneas
- Aeneas is a Python library and CLI toolset for audio-text synchronization specifically designed to address forced alignment needs.
Persona
- audapolis
- -
- aeneas
- -
Runtime
- audapolis
- -
- aeneas
- -
License
- audapolis
- AGPL-3.0
- aeneas
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- audapolis
- Jun 24, 2026
- aeneas
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- audapolis
- Speech & Audio
- aeneas
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- audapolis
- Steady (60%)
- aeneas
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- audapolis
- 36d
- aeneas
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- audapolis
- 124
- aeneas
- 37
Owner type
- audapolis
- Organization
- aeneas
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- audapolis
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- aeneas
- Published findings
Full report
- audapolis
- Trust report
- aeneas
- Trust report
Choose audapolis if…
- audapolis is primarily TypeScript; aeneas is Python.
- Tags unique to audapolis: audio-editing, speech-to-text, transcription, video-editing.
- When you need to edit spoken-word content like podcasts or audiobooks on your local machine without relying on cloud services
When NOT to use audapolis
- If you prefer using cloud-based tools that offer real-time collaboration features
- When looking for specialized advanced mixing or sound engineering capabilities for complex audio productions
Choose aeneas if…
- aeneas is primarily Python; audapolis is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python 2.7 or later; FFmpeg; eSpeak; Numpy, BeautifulSoup4, lxml as Python packages.
- Tags unique to aeneas: alignment, audio, cli, dtw.
- When you need precise alignment of text with spoken words in audio files, as Aeneas excels at forced alignment tasks
When NOT to use aeneas
- Avoid if your system cannot meet the minimum requirements for Python versions below 3.5 or lacks essential dependencies such as FFmpeg or eSpeak
- Do not use when a more lightweight solution suffices, as Aeneas includes comprehensive but resource-intensive C/C++ extensions
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bugbakery/audapolis) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (bugbakery/audapolis) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (bugbakery/audapolis) · observed Jun 24, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (readbeyond/aeneas) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (readbeyond/aeneas) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (readbeyond/aeneas) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: audapolis 1.9k · aeneas 2.9k (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between audapolis and aeneas?
- audapolis: An editor for spoken-word media with automatic transcription.. aeneas: Python library and tools for audio-text synchronization. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose audapolis over aeneas?
- Choose audapolis over aeneas when audapolis is primarily TypeScript; aeneas is Python; Tags unique to audapolis: audio-editing, speech-to-text, transcription, video-editing; When you need to edit spoken-word content like podcasts or audiobooks on your local machine without relying on cloud services.
- When should I choose aeneas over audapolis?
- Choose aeneas over audapolis when aeneas is primarily Python; audapolis is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python 2.7 or later; FFmpeg; eSpeak; Numpy, BeautifulSoup4, lxml as Python packages; Tags unique to aeneas: alignment, audio, cli, dtw; When you need precise alignment of text with spoken words in audio files, as Aeneas excels at forced alignment tasks.
- When should I avoid audapolis?
- If you prefer using cloud-based tools that offer real-time collaboration features When looking for specialized advanced mixing or sound engineering capabilities for complex audio productions
- When should I avoid aeneas?
- Avoid if your system cannot meet the minimum requirements for Python versions below 3.5 or lacks essential dependencies such as FFmpeg or eSpeak Do not use when a more lightweight solution suffices, as Aeneas includes comprehensive but resource-intensive C/C++ extensions
- Is audapolis or aeneas more popular on GitHub?
- aeneas has more GitHub stars (2,855 vs 1,879). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are audapolis and aeneas open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (audapolis: AGPL-3.0, aeneas: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to audapolis or aeneas?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at audapolis alternatives and aeneas alternatives (audapolis markdown twin, aeneas markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, audapolis or aeneas?
- audapolis: Steady. aeneas: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for audapolis and aeneas?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: audapolis trust report; aeneas trust report.