llama.cppvsNautilo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Nautilo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #49 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 180 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 224 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 | server-image-40194021813-1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 43/100 for Nautilo, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Nautilo.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Nautilo needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 224 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Nautilo details →