Comparison
pyvideotrans vs whishper
Verdict
Pick pyvideotrans if pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles; 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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Trust & integrity
| Signal | pyvideotrans | whishper |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (348d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- pyvideotrans
- Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles
- whishper
- Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI
Stars
- pyvideotrans
- 18k
- whishper
- 3.0k
Forks
- pyvideotrans
- 2.3k
- whishper
- 179
Open issues
- pyvideotrans
- 10
- whishper
- 108
Language
- pyvideotrans
- Python
- whishper
- Svelte
Adopt for
- pyvideotrans
- Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles.
- 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
- pyvideotrans
- -
- whishper
- -
Runtime
- pyvideotrans
- -
- whishper
- -
License
- pyvideotrans
- GPL-3.0 license indicating it is free software where you can redistribute and/or modify under terms of the GNU General Public License.
- 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
- pyvideotrans
- Jul 24, 2026
- whishper
- Aug 15, 2025
Categories
- pyvideotrans
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
- whishper
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- pyvideotrans
- Very active (96%)
- whishper
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- pyvideotrans
- 5d
- whishper
- 348d
Open issues (now)
- pyvideotrans
- 10
- whishper
- 108
Full report
- pyvideotrans
- Trust report
- whishper
- Trust report
Choose pyvideotrans if…
- pyvideotrans is primarily Python; whishper is Svelte.
- License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, whishper is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration..
- Tags unique to pyvideotrans: text-to-speech, video-transition.
- When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content.
When NOT to use pyvideotrans
- Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths.
- If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios.
Choose whishper if…
- whishper is primarily Svelte; pyvideotrans is Python.
- License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0.
- 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, subtitles.
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (pluja/whishper) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (pluja/whishper) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (pluja/whishper) · observed Aug 15, 2025
- 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 on cards: pyvideotrans 18k · whishper 3.0k (synced Jul 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between pyvideotrans and whishper?
- pyvideotrans: Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles. 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 pyvideotrans over whishper?
- Choose pyvideotrans over whishper when pyvideotrans is primarily Python; whishper is Svelte; License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, whishper is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration.; Tags unique to pyvideotrans: text-to-speech, video-transition; When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content.
- When should I choose whishper over pyvideotrans?
- Choose whishper over pyvideotrans when whishper is primarily Svelte; pyvideotrans is Python; License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0; 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, subtitles; When you need to transcribe media files locally without sending data to external servers, ensuring privacy.
- When should I avoid pyvideotrans?
- Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths. If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios.
- 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 pyvideotrans or whishper more popular on GitHub?
- pyvideotrans has more GitHub stars (18,478 vs 3,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are pyvideotrans and whishper open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (pyvideotrans: GPL-3.0, whishper: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to pyvideotrans or whishper?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at pyvideotrans alternatives and whishper alternatives (pyvideotrans 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, pyvideotrans or whishper?
- pyvideotrans: Very active. whishper: Slowing. 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 pyvideotrans and whishper?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: pyvideotrans trust report; whishper trust report.