Comparison
hyprwhspr vs annyang
Verdict
Pick hyprwhspr if hyprwhspr is a native speech-to-text tool for Linux that prioritises privacy and system-wide dictation capabilities; pick annyang if annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hyprwhspr | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (45d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings 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 |
Tagline
- hyprwhspr
- Native speech-to-text solution for Linux
- annyang
- Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- hyprwhspr
- 1.2k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- hyprwhspr
- 99
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- hyprwhspr
- 3
- annyang
- 10
Language
- hyprwhspr
- Python
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- hyprwhspr
- Hyprwhspr is a native speech-to-text tool for Linux that prioritises privacy and system-wide dictation capabilities.
- annyang
- annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
Persona
- hyprwhspr
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- hyprwhspr
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- hyprwhspr
- MIT
- annyang
- MIT License: Permissive free software license notice that gives users the freedom to modify and redistribute as long as they provide source credit.
Last pushed
- hyprwhspr
- Sep 17, 2026
- annyang
- Aug 5, 2026
Categories
- hyprwhspr
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hyprwhspr
- Very active (96%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- hyprwhspr
- 2d
- annyang
- 45d
Open issues (now)
- hyprwhspr
- 3
- annyang
- 10
Stars delta
- hyprwhspr
- +83 (30d)
- annyang
- -2 (30d)
Full report
- hyprwhspr
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Choose hyprwhspr if…
- hyprwhspr is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to hyprwhspr: dictation, linux, multiple_distributions, privacy.
- Linux users require a fast, accurate speech-to-text solution with strong privacy features
When NOT to use hyprwhspr
- Development teams require real-time collaboration on transcriptions across platforms other than Linux
- Organisations have concerns about dependency management for specific Linux distros
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; hyprwhspr is Python.
- Pricing: Available at no charge with an open-source MIT license, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects..
- Tags unique to annyang: mit license, speech, speech recognition, voice.
- When you are working on a project that requires integrating voice commands into a website and your tech stack already includes TypeScript or JavaScript.
When NOT to use annyang
- If the project requires a high level of speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments, as annyang might not perform optimally under such conditions.
- For applications demanding real-time transcription with low latency, considering that annang may introduce some delay which could be critical for certain use cases.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (goodroot/hyprwhspr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (goodroot/hyprwhspr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (goodroot/hyprwhspr) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hyprwhspr 1.2k · annyang 6.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hyprwhspr and annyang?
- hyprwhspr: Native speech-to-text solution for Linux. annyang: Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hyprwhspr over annyang?
- Choose hyprwhspr over annyang when hyprwhspr is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript; Tags unique to hyprwhspr: dictation, linux, multiple_distributions, privacy; Linux users require a fast, accurate speech-to-text solution with strong privacy features.
- When should I choose annyang over hyprwhspr?
- Choose annyang over hyprwhspr when annyang is primarily TypeScript; hyprwhspr is Python; Pricing: Available at no charge with an open-source MIT license, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects.; Tags unique to annyang: mit license, speech, speech recognition, voice; When you are working on a project that requires integrating voice commands into a website and your tech stack already includes TypeScript or JavaScript.
- When should I avoid hyprwhspr?
- Development teams require real-time collaboration on transcriptions across platforms other than Linux Organisations have concerns about dependency management for specific Linux distros
- When should I avoid annyang?
- If the project requires a high level of speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments, as annyang might not perform optimally under such conditions. For applications demanding real-time transcription with low latency, considering that annang may introduce some delay which could be critical for certain use cases.
- Is hyprwhspr or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- annyang has more GitHub stars (6,816 vs 1,205). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hyprwhspr and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hyprwhspr: MIT, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to hyprwhspr or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hyprwhspr alternatives and annyang alternatives (hyprwhspr markdown twin, annyang 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, hyprwhspr or annyang?
- hyprwhspr: Very active. annyang: Steady. 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 hyprwhspr and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hyprwhspr trust report; annyang trust report.