# llama.cpp vs OpenELIS Global

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

| | llama.cpp | OpenELIS Global |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 132 728 ✓ | 278 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 273 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1468 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | b11982 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1468 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenELIS Global.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 273 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [llama.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp.md)
- [OpenELIS Global](https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llamacpp-vs-openelis-global-2