# llama.cpp vs Postal

> 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).

## Details

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

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