llama.cppvsNightingale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Nightingale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #15 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1465 | 9 |
| Latest release | b11979 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.3.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 58/100 for Nightingale, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1465 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nightingale.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Nightingale needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Nightingale details →