llama.cppvsOpenWA
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | OpenWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #2 of 19 in API Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 607 | 16 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 250 | +327 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1451 | 3 |
| Latest release | b11954 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.26.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 77/100 for OpenWA, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1451 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenWA.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWA is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 250 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →OpenWA details →