llama.cppvsObscura
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Obscura | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 16 in Web Scraping |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 29 526 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | +442 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.2.5 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 75/100 for Obscura, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Obscura.
If you want the quickest setup, Obscura is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Obscura details →