# llama.cpp vs paymenter

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | llama.cpp | paymenter |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 13 in Billing |
| GitHub stars | 132 722 ✓ | 2 811 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 267 ✓ | +500 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 ✓ | 14 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.5.9 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 68/100 for paymenter, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for paymenter.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 267 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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