# llama.cpp vs pikvm

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

| | llama.cpp | pikvm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 132 728 ✓ | 10 424 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 273 ✓ | +66 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1468 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | b11982 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | — |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 72/100 for pikvm, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1468 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.

If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 273 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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