llama.cppvsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1465 | 4 |
| Latest release | b11979 · 29 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1465 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Plik details →