llama.cppvsorb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | orb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #21 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 682 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1463 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11977 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 51/100 for orb, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1463 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for orb.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; orb needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →orb details →