--- title: "pyvideotrans vs whishper" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jianchang512-pyvideotrans-vs-pluja-whishper" tools: ["jianchang512-pyvideotrans", "pluja-whishper"] --- # pyvideotrans vs whishper *GraphCanon updated Jul 30, 2026* ## 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. [pyvideotrans](https://pyvideotrans.com) reports 18k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Jul 24, 2026. [whishper](https://whishper-docs.pages.dev/) has 3.0k stars, 179 forks, and 108 open issues, last pushed Aug 15, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [pyvideotrans's repository](https://github.com/jianchang512/pyvideotrans) and [whishper's repository](https://github.com/pluja/whishper). | | [pyvideotrans](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans.md) | [whishper](/tools/pluja-whishper.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles | Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI | | Stars | 18,478 | 3,048 | | Forks | 2,281 | 179 | | Open issues | 10 | 108 | | Language | Python | Svelte | | Adopt for | Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles. | Whishper is an open-source audio transcription and subtitling suite with a web UI that supports both GPU and CPU for local transcription. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | 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 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. | | Categories | Developer Tools, Speech & Audio | Developer Tools, Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [pyvideotrans](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans.md) | [whishper](/tools/pluja-whishper.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 5d | 348d | | Open issues (now) | 10 | 108 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/pluja-whishper/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: pyvideotrans - **Requirements:** CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration. - **Adopt for:** Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles. - **License detail:** GPL-3.0 license indicating it is free software where you can redistribute and/or modify under terms of the GNU General Public License. ## Decision facts: whishper - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** Whishper is an open-source audio transcription and subtitling suite with a web UI that supports both GPU and CPU for local transcription. - **License detail:** 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. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/alternatives) and [whishper alternatives](/tools/pluja-whishper/alternatives) ([pyvideotrans markdown twin](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/alternatives.md), [whishper markdown twin](/tools/pluja-whishper/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/jianchang512-pyvideotrans-vs-pluja-whishper.md) 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](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/trust); [whishper trust report](/tools/pluja-whishper/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jianchang512-pyvideotrans`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jianchang512-pyvideotrans) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_