llama.cppvsminutes
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | minutes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #17 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 | 1 577 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 52 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.31.1 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 61/100 for minutes, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 52 for minutes.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).
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