# llama.cpp vs NorthCinder

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

| | llama.cpp | NorthCinder |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 33/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #196 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 ✓ | 1 205 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 322 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.2.1 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 33/100 for NorthCinder, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for NorthCinder.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 322 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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