AICONvsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AICON | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #34 of 125 in AI | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 1 642 | 132 689 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +3 234 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 1464 |
| Latest release | v2.0 · 29 Dec 2025 | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 55/100 for AICON, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for AICON.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; AICON needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
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