Lancevsllama.cpp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lance | llama.cpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #53 of 125 in AI | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 1 361 | 132 646 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 289 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1458 |
| Latest release | — | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 49/100 for Lance, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Lance.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Lance needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
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