llama.cppvspi-dispatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | pi-dispatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #50 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 50/100 for pi-dispatch, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pi-dispatch.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; pi-dispatch needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →pi-dispatch details →