llama.cppvsPolis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Polis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 2 in Surveys |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 | 1 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 1 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.42.2 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 54/100 for Polis, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Polis.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Polis needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).
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