llama.cppvsPinepods
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Pinepods | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +38 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1465 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11979 · 29 Oct 2026 | 0.9.0 · 26 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 61/100 for Pinepods, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1465 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Pinepods.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
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