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SmartSub vs whishper

Verdict

Pick SmartSub if smartSub is a desktop application for subtitling tasks like transcription, translation, proofreading, and subtitle burn-in with local-first processing and GPU acceleration; pick whishper if whishper is an open-source audio transcription and subtitling suite with a web UI that supports both GPU and CPU for local transcription.

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GraphCanon updated Aug 30, 2026

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SmartSub logo

SmartSub

buxuku/SmartSub

★ 4.6kpushed Aug 10, 2026
vs
whishper logo

whishper

pluja/whishper

★ 3.1kpushed Jul 31, 2026

Trust & integrity

SignalSmartSubwhishper
Maintenance
Very active (3d since push)
As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1
Active (29d since push)
As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1
Provenance
Not a fork · Personal account
As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1
Not a fork · Personal account
As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1
OSV dependency advisories
No lockfile (source not queried)
As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1
No lockfile (source not queried)
As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
SmartSub trust reportwhishper trust reportTrust methodology

Tagline

SmartSub
A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation
whishper
Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI

Stars

SmartSub
4.6k
whishper
3.1k

Forks

SmartSub
335
whishper
179

Open issues

SmartSub
43
whishper
108

Language

SmartSub
TypeScript
whishper
Svelte

Adopt for

SmartSub
SmartSub is a desktop application for subtitling tasks like transcription, translation, proofreading, and subtitle burn-in with local-first processing and GPU acceleration.
whishper
Whishper is an open-source audio transcription and subtitling suite with a web UI that supports both GPU and CPU for local transcription.

Persona

SmartSub
-
whishper
-

Runtime

SmartSub
-
whishper
-

License

SmartSub
MIT
whishper
Whishper uses the AGPL-3.0 license, requiring users who modify and deploy the software in a network service to make their changes available under the same license.

Last pushed

SmartSub
Aug 10, 2026
whishper
Jul 31, 2026

Categories

SmartSub
Speech & Audio
whishper
Developer Tools, Speech & Audio

Trust and health

Maintenance

SmartSub
Very active (96%)
whishper
Active (82%)

Days since push

SmartSub
3d
whishper
29d

Open issues (now)

SmartSub
43
whishper
108

Stars delta

SmartSub
Unknown
whishper
+18 (30d)

Open issues delta

SmartSub
Unknown
whishper
0 (30d)

Full report

SmartSub
Trust report
whishper
Trust report

Choose SmartSub if…

  • SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; whishper is Svelte.
  • License: SmartSub is MIT, whishper is AGPL-3.0.
  • Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation.
  • Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services

When NOT to use SmartSub

  • Looking for mobile app capabilities instead of desktop application support
  • Do not need the complexity of multiple engines or advanced GPU acceleration configurations
GitHubDetails

Choose whishper if…

  • whishper is primarily Svelte; SmartSub is TypeScript.
  • License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, SmartSub is MIT.
  • Pricing: Free, open-source solution that does not charge for usage or require payment plans..
  • Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Supports both GPU and CPU for processing.; NVIDIA GPU is optional..
  • Tags unique to whishper: audio-to-text, golang, speech-recognition, speech-to-text.
  • Also covers Developer Tools.
  • whishper ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
  • When you need to transcribe media files locally without sending data to external servers, ensuring privacy.

When NOT to use whishper

  • When real-time transcription accuracy outweighs local processing needs, because while faster on CPU, it may not offer the same level of immediate precision as cloud-based solutions.
  • If your project is resource-constrained, especially in terms of development time and effort required for setup since Whishper involves a few manual steps to start using.
  • When direct audio input from web browsers is necessary because this feature is pending implementation.
GitHubDetails

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Sources

Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.

GitHub stars on cards: SmartSub 4.6k · whishper 3.1k (synced Aug 14, 2026).

Common questions

What is the difference between SmartSub and whishper?
SmartSub: A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation. whishper: Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose SmartSub over whishper?
Choose SmartSub over whishper when SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; whishper is Svelte; License: SmartSub is MIT, whishper is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation; Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services.
When should I choose whishper over SmartSub?
Choose whishper over SmartSub when whishper is primarily Svelte; SmartSub is TypeScript; License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, SmartSub is MIT; Pricing: Free, open-source solution that does not charge for usage or require payment plans.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Supports both GPU and CPU for processing.; NVIDIA GPU is optional.; Tags unique to whishper: audio-to-text, golang, speech-recognition, speech-to-text; Also covers Developer Tools; whishper ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to transcribe media files locally without sending data to external servers, ensuring privacy.
When should I avoid SmartSub?
Looking for mobile app capabilities instead of desktop application support Do not need the complexity of multiple engines or advanced GPU acceleration configurations
When should I avoid whishper?
When real-time transcription accuracy outweighs local processing needs, because while faster on CPU, it may not offer the same level of immediate precision as cloud-based solutions. If your project is resource-constrained, especially in terms of development time and effort required for setup since Whishper involves a few manual steps to start using. When direct audio input from web browsers is necessary because this feature is pending implementation.
Is SmartSub or whishper more popular on GitHub?
SmartSub has more GitHub stars (4,624 vs 3,066). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are SmartSub and whishper open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SmartSub: MIT, whishper: AGPL-3.0).
Where can I find alternatives to SmartSub or whishper?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SmartSub alternatives and whishper alternatives (SmartSub markdown twin, whishper 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, SmartSub or whishper?
SmartSub: Very active. whishper: 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 SmartSub and whishper?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SmartSub trust report; whishper trust report.

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