llama.cppvsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 593 | 108 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 236 | +8 648 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1451 | 15 |
| Latest release | b11954 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 91/100 for Orca, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1451 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Orca.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+8 648 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Orca details →