llama.cppvsPostal
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Postal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 16 898 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | +74 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1459 | 3 |
| Latest release | b11970 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 72/100 for Postal, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1459 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Postal.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Postal details →