llama.cppvsNomad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 17 047 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 19 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | ent-changelog-1.10.18 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 76/100 for Nomad, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Nomad.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Nomad details →