llama.cppvsLND
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | LND | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #5 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 8 209 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 322 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 70/100 for LND, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LND.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; LND needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 322 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →LND details →