Comparison
obs-localvocal vs annyang
Verdict
Pick obs-localvocal if obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally; 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 | obs-localvocal | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (71d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Active (15d 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 | Published findings 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
- obs-localvocal
- An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning
- annyang
- Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- obs-localvocal
- 1.6k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- obs-localvocal
- 120
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- obs-localvocal
- 55
- annyang
- 10
Language
- obs-localvocal
- C++
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- obs-localvocal
- Obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally.
- annyang
- annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
Persona
- obs-localvocal
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- obs-localvocal
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- obs-localvocal
- GPL-2.0
- 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
- obs-localvocal
- May 20, 2026
- annyang
- Jul 14, 2026
Categories
- obs-localvocal
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- obs-localvocal
- Steady (60%)
- annyang
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- obs-localvocal
- 71d
- annyang
- 15d
Open issues (now)
- obs-localvocal
- 55
- annyang
- 10
OSV dependency advisories
- obs-localvocal
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- annyang
- Published findings
Full report
- obs-localvocal
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Choose obs-localvocal if…
- obs-localvocal is primarily C++; annyang is TypeScript.
- License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, annyang is MIT.
- Requirements: The software operates on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), and MacOS environments.; Support for translation is included using CTranslate2..
- Tags unique to obs-localvocal: ai, live-streaming, obs-plugin, transcription.
- When you require privacy-first solutions where all processing of audio and data occurs on the local machine without any cloud-based services.
When NOT to use obs-localvocal
- If your workflow demands GPU acceleration for better performance, given obs-localvocal focuses primarily on CPU but offers limited GPU support.
- In scenarios where you need to integrate directly with cloud-hosted services or APIs, since this plugin processes everything locally without internet dependency.
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++.
- License: annyang is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0.
- 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, voice.
- 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 (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed May 20, 2026
- License file (GPL-2.0) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 14, 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: obs-localvocal 1.6k · annyang 6.8k (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between obs-localvocal and annyang?
- obs-localvocal: An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning. annyang: Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose obs-localvocal over annyang?
- Choose obs-localvocal over annyang when obs-localvocal is primarily C++; annyang is TypeScript; License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, annyang is MIT; Requirements: The software operates on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), and MacOS environments.; Support for translation is included using CTranslate2.; Tags unique to obs-localvocal: ai, live-streaming, obs-plugin, transcription; When you require privacy-first solutions where all processing of audio and data occurs on the local machine without any cloud-based services.
- When should I choose annyang over obs-localvocal?
- Choose annyang over obs-localvocal when annyang is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++; License: annyang is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0; 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, voice; 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 obs-localvocal?
- If your workflow demands GPU acceleration for better performance, given obs-localvocal focuses primarily on CPU but offers limited GPU support. In scenarios where you need to integrate directly with cloud-hosted services or APIs, since this plugin processes everything locally without internet dependency.
- 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 obs-localvocal or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- annyang has more GitHub stars (6,818 vs 1,561). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are obs-localvocal and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obs-localvocal: GPL-2.0, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to obs-localvocal or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at obs-localvocal alternatives and annyang alternatives (obs-localvocal 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, obs-localvocal or annyang?
- obs-localvocal: Steady. annyang: 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 obs-localvocal and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: obs-localvocal trust report; annyang trust report.