llama.cppvspiped
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | piped | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 132 669 | 10 295 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 312 | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1460 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11971 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Vue |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 70/100 for piped, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1460 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for piped.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 312 stars in 30 days).
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