# llama.cpp vs Nomad

> 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).

## Details

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

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