Faastavsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Faasta | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 7 in Serverless | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 227 | 132 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 271 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 1455 |
| Latest release | build-84 · 20 Oct 2026 | b11963 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 39/100 for Faasta, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1455 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Faasta.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Faasta needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 271 stars in 30 days).
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