iipsrvvsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| iipsrv | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 13 in Image Processing | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 326 | 132 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 312 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1461 |
| Latest release | — | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 52/100 for iipsrv, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for iipsrv.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; iipsrv needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 312 stars in 30 days).
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