# llama.cpp vs OpenWA

> 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).

## Details

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

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