llama.cppvsMiru
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Miru | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #78 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 132 722 | 187 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 267 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | cross-platform-2026-08-30 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 43/100 for Miru, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Miru.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Miru needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 267 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Miru details →