llama.cppvsMonero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Monero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 10 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +90 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1464 | 13 |
| Latest release | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 76/100 for Monero, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Monero.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Monero details →