llama.cppvsmnemo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | mnemo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #91 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1460 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11971 · 28 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 43/100 for mnemo, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1460 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for mnemo.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →mnemo details →