jamvsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jam | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 12 in Privacy | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 333 | 132 689 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +3 234 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1464 |
| Latest release | — | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 46/100 for jam, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for jam.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; jam needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
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