Comparison
openwhispr vs annyang
Verdict
Pick openwhispr if openWhispr is an open-source voice-to-text dictation application that features both local and cloud-based models, emphasizing privacy and cross-platform compatibility; 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 | openwhispr | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d 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 · Organization 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- openwhispr
- Voice-to-text dictation app with local and cloud models
- annyang
- Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- openwhispr
- 8.4k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- openwhispr
- 1.0k
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- openwhispr
- 339
- annyang
- 10
Language
- openwhispr
- JavaScript
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- openwhispr
- OpenWhispr is an open-source voice-to-text dictation application that features both local and cloud-based models, emphasizing privacy and cross-platform compatibility.
- annyang
- annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
Persona
- openwhispr
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- openwhispr
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- openwhispr
- 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
- openwhispr
- Sep 19, 2026
- annyang
- Aug 5, 2026
Categories
- openwhispr
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openwhispr
- Very active (96%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- openwhispr
- 0d
- annyang
- 45d
Open issues (now)
- openwhispr
- 339
- annyang
- 10
Stars delta
- openwhispr
- +3.4k (30d)
- annyang
- -2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openwhispr
- +87 (30d)
- annyang
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- openwhispr
- Organization
- annyang
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- openwhispr
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- annyang
- Published findings
Full report
- openwhispr
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · openwhispr: Node.js runtime · annyang: Node.js runtime
Choose openwhispr if…
- openwhispr is primarily JavaScript; annyang is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Development and runtime environment requires Node.js version 24+.; Support for Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper models may require additional setup specific to the hardware and software configurations..
- Tags unique to openwhispr: ai, anthropic, cross-platform, gemini.
- When you require the use of Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper models for high accuracy in a local environment without internet dependency.
When NOT to use openwhispr
- When you have limited computational power on your device and rely heavily on cloud resources for processing voice-to-text without the overhead of managing local machine learning models.
- If your application must work on platforms that are not supported by OpenWhispr, such as mobile devices or specialized operating systems.
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; openwhispr is JavaScript.
- 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, speech-to-text.
- 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 (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 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: openwhispr 8.4k · annyang 6.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openwhispr and annyang?
- openwhispr: Voice-to-text dictation app with local and cloud models. annyang: Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openwhispr over annyang?
- Choose openwhispr over annyang when openwhispr is primarily JavaScript; annyang is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Development and runtime environment requires Node.js version 24+.; Support for Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper models may require additional setup specific to the hardware and software configurations.; Tags unique to openwhispr: ai, anthropic, cross-platform, gemini; When you require the use of Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper models for high accuracy in a local environment without internet dependency.
- When should I choose annyang over openwhispr?
- Choose annyang over openwhispr when annyang is primarily TypeScript; openwhispr is JavaScript; 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, speech-to-text; 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 openwhispr?
- When you have limited computational power on your device and rely heavily on cloud resources for processing voice-to-text without the overhead of managing local machine learning models. If your application must work on platforms that are not supported by OpenWhispr, such as mobile devices or specialized operating systems.
- 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 openwhispr or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- openwhispr has more GitHub stars (8,381 vs 6,816). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openwhispr and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openwhispr: MIT, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to openwhispr or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openwhispr alternatives and annyang alternatives (openwhispr 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, openwhispr or annyang?
- openwhispr: 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 openwhispr and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openwhispr trust report; annyang trust report.