Comparison
whishper vs auto-subs
Verdict
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; pick auto-subs if auto-subs is an on-device subtitle generation tool built with TypeScript and Rust for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | whishper | auto-subs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (348d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 | No public record from this source As of 1w · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- whishper
- Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI
- auto-subs
- On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.
Stars
- whishper
- 3.0k
- auto-subs
- 3.9k
Forks
- whishper
- 179
- auto-subs
- 254
Open issues
- whishper
- 108
- auto-subs
- 198
Language
- whishper
- Svelte
- auto-subs
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- whishper
- Whishper is an open-source audio transcription and subtitling suite with a web UI that supports both GPU and CPU for local transcription.
- auto-subs
- Auto-subs is an on-device subtitle generation tool built with TypeScript and Rust for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects.
Persona
- whishper
- -
- auto-subs
- -
Runtime
- whishper
- -
- auto-subs
- -
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.
- auto-subs
- MIT
Last pushed
- whishper
- Aug 15, 2025
- auto-subs
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- whishper
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
- auto-subs
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- whishper
- Slowing (36%)
- auto-subs
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- whishper
- 348d
- auto-subs
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- whishper
- 108
- auto-subs
- 198
OpenSSF Scorecard
- whishper
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No public record from this source
Full report
- whishper
- Trust report
- auto-subs
- Trust report
Choose whishper if…
- whishper is primarily Svelte; auto-subs is TypeScript.
- License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, auto-subs is MIT.
- 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, web.
- whishper ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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.
Choose auto-subs if…
- auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; whishper is Svelte.
- License: auto-subs is MIT, whishper is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Freely downloadable under the MIT license but consider supporting the developer for continued improvements..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to auto-subs: ai, cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere.
- Use Auto-subs when you need seamless subtitle integration directly within video editing software like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or After Effects.
When NOT to use auto-subs
- Do not use Auto-subs if the requirement is for cloud-based real-time speech-to-text functionality as it operates entirely on-device.
- Avoid using Auto-subs in environments where Python or other languages are required over TypeScript and Rust due to potential compatibility issues.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: whishper 3.0k · auto-subs 3.9k (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between whishper and auto-subs?
- whishper: Open-source local audio transcription and subtitling suite with web UI. auto-subs: On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose whishper over auto-subs?
- Choose whishper over auto-subs when whishper is primarily Svelte; auto-subs is TypeScript; License: whishper is AGPL-3.0, auto-subs is MIT; 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, web; whishper ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to transcribe media files locally without sending data to external servers, ensuring privacy.
- When should I choose auto-subs over whishper?
- Choose auto-subs over whishper when auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; whishper is Svelte; License: auto-subs is MIT, whishper is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Freely downloadable under the MIT license but consider supporting the developer for continued improvements.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to auto-subs: ai, cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere; Use Auto-subs when you need seamless subtitle integration directly within video editing software like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or After Effects.
- 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.
- When should I avoid auto-subs?
- Do not use Auto-subs if the requirement is for cloud-based real-time speech-to-text functionality as it operates entirely on-device. Avoid using Auto-subs in environments where Python or other languages are required over TypeScript and Rust due to potential compatibility issues.
- Is whishper or auto-subs more popular on GitHub?
- auto-subs has more GitHub stars (3,939 vs 3,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are whishper and auto-subs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (whishper: AGPL-3.0, auto-subs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to whishper or auto-subs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at whishper alternatives and auto-subs alternatives (whishper markdown twin, auto-subs 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, whishper or auto-subs?
- whishper: Slowing. auto-subs: Very 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 whishper and auto-subs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: whishper trust report; auto-subs trust report.