# llama.cpp vs Portainer

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

| | llama.cpp | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 ✓ | 38 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 ✓ | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Zlib |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 77/100 for Portainer, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Portainer.

If you want the quickest setup, Portainer is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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