Kanidmvsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 132 663 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +3 306 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 1460 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | b11971 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1460 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →llama.cpp details →