llama.cppvsOpenBrief
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | OpenBrief | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 15 in Audio Processing |
| GitHub stars | 132 722 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 267 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 1 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.4.0 · 25 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 45/100 for OpenBrief, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for OpenBrief.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBrief is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 267 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →OpenBrief details →