llama.cppvsLocal Deep Research
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Local Deep Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #11 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 | 9 437 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 | +314 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 24 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.10.7 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 74/100 for Local Deep Research, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Local Deep Research.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Local Deep Research details →