llama.cppvsOuroboros
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Ouroboros | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #65 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 | 1 589 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 8 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v7.9.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 55/100 for Ouroboros, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Ouroboros.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).
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