# llama.cpp vs NetworkOptimizer

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | llama.cpp | NetworkOptimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 ✓ | 1 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 224 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 ✓ | 23 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 23 for NetworkOptimizer.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 224 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [llama.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp.md)
- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llamacpp-vs-networkoptimizer