llama.cppvsnginx-proxy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | nginx-proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 132 628 | 19 937 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 271 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1456 | 11 |
| Latest release | b11966 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1456 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 271 stars in 30 days).
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