llama.cppvsProliferate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Proliferate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #53 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 519 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 | 4 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 | proliferate-v0.4.29 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 49/100 for Proliferate, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Proliferate.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Proliferate needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Proliferate details →