# llama.cpp vs Plik

> 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 | 132 722 ✓ | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 267 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 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: 1467 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 (+3 267 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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