llama.cppvsMikochi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Mikochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 722 | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 267 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 11 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Mikochi.
If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 267 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Mikochi details →