# llama.cpp vs logstash

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | llama.cpp | logstash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 8 in Data Pipeline |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 ✓ | 14 969 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 224 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 ✓ | 32 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 72/100 for logstash, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 32 for logstash.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 224 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [llama.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp.md)
- [logstash](https://selfhost.directory/project/logstash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/logstash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llamacpp-vs-logstash