# llama.cpp vs Apache Pinot

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

| | llama.cpp | Apache Pinot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 33/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 7 in Databases & storage |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 ✓ | 6 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | release-1.6.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 33/100 for Apache Pinot, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache Pinot.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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