# audio.cpp vs llama.cpp

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | audio.cpp | llama.cpp |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 93/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #23 of 125 in AI | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 3 835 | 132 663 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 306 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 1459 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | b11970 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 66/100 for audio.cpp, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1459 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for audio.cpp.

If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; audio.cpp needs more configuration.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [audio.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/audio-cpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/audio-cpp.md)
- [llama.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/audio-cpp-vs-llamacpp