llama.cppvsPortkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Portkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #18 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 132 669 | 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 312 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 4 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.0.0 · 9 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 49/100 for Portkey, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Portkey.
If you want the quickest setup, Portkey is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 312 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Portkey details →