llama.cppvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 | 61 801 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 | +1 489 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 12 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 84/100 for penpot, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).
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