Comparison
sherpa-onnx vs RealtimeSTT
Verdict
Pick sherpa-onnx when sherpa-onnx is primarily C++; RealtimeSTT is Python; pick RealtimeSTT when realtimeSTT is primarily Python; sherpa-onnx is C++.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | sherpa-onnx | RealtimeSTT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (28d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- sherpa-onnx
- Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, speaker diarization, speech enhancement, source separation, and VAD using next-gen Kaldi with onnxruntime without Internet connection. Support embedded systems, Android
- RealtimeSTT
- A robust, efficient, low-latency speech-to-text library with advanced voice activity detection, wake word activation and instant transcription.
Stars
- sherpa-onnx
- 13k
- RealtimeSTT
- 10.0k
Forks
- sherpa-onnx
- 1.5k
- RealtimeSTT
- 850
Open issues
- sherpa-onnx
- 600
- RealtimeSTT
- 146
Language
- sherpa-onnx
- C++
- RealtimeSTT
- Python
Adopt for
- sherpa-onnx
- -
- RealtimeSTT
- -
Persona
- sherpa-onnx
- -
- RealtimeSTT
- -
Runtime
- sherpa-onnx
- -
- RealtimeSTT
- -
License
- sherpa-onnx
- Apache-2.0
- RealtimeSTT
- MIT
Last pushed
- sherpa-onnx
- Jul 10, 2026
- RealtimeSTT
- Jun 12, 2026
Categories
- sherpa-onnx
- Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio, Computer Vision
- RealtimeSTT
- Speech & Audio, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- sherpa-onnx
- Very active (96%)
- RealtimeSTT
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- sherpa-onnx
- 1d
- RealtimeSTT
- 28d
Open issues (now)
- sherpa-onnx
- 600
- RealtimeSTT
- 146
Owner type
- sherpa-onnx
- Organization
- RealtimeSTT
- User
Security scan
- sherpa-onnx
- No lockfile
- RealtimeSTT
- No criticals
Full report
- sherpa-onnx
- Trust report
- RealtimeSTT
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · sherpa-onnx: Python runtime · RealtimeSTT: Python runtime
Choose sherpa-onnx if…
- sherpa-onnx is primarily C++; RealtimeSTT is Python.
- License: sherpa-onnx is Apache-2.0, RealtimeSTT is MIT.
- Tags unique to sherpa-onnx: dotnet, asr, android, arm32.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use sherpa-onnx
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (KoljaB/RealtimeSTT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (KoljaB/RealtimeSTT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (KoljaB/RealtimeSTT) · observed Jun 12, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: sherpa-onnx 13k · RealtimeSTT 10.0k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between sherpa-onnx and RealtimeSTT?
- sherpa-onnx: Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, speaker diarization, speech enhancement, source separation, and VAD using next-gen Kaldi with onnxruntime without Internet connection. Support embedded systems, Android. RealtimeSTT: A robust, efficient, low-latency speech-to-text library with advanced voice activity detection, wake word activation and instant transcription.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose sherpa-onnx over RealtimeSTT?
- Choose sherpa-onnx over RealtimeSTT when sherpa-onnx is primarily C++; RealtimeSTT is Python; License: sherpa-onnx is Apache-2.0, RealtimeSTT is MIT; Tags unique to sherpa-onnx: dotnet, asr, android, arm32; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I choose RealtimeSTT over sherpa-onnx?
- Choose RealtimeSTT over sherpa-onnx when RealtimeSTT is primarily Python; sherpa-onnx is C++; License: RealtimeSTT is MIT, sherpa-onnx is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to RealtimeSTT: speech-to-text, python, realtime; RealtimeSTT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I avoid sherpa-onnx?
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is sherpa-onnx or RealtimeSTT more popular on GitHub?
- sherpa-onnx has more GitHub stars (13,499 vs 9,982). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are sherpa-onnx and RealtimeSTT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (sherpa-onnx: Apache-2.0, RealtimeSTT: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to sherpa-onnx or RealtimeSTT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at sherpa-onnx alternatives and RealtimeSTT alternatives (sherpa-onnx markdown twin, RealtimeSTT 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, sherpa-onnx or RealtimeSTT?
- sherpa-onnx: Very active. RealtimeSTT: 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 sherpa-onnx and RealtimeSTT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: sherpa-onnx trust report; RealtimeSTT trust report.