# llama.cpp vs Prowlarr

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

| | llama.cpp | Prowlarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 ✓ | 7 463 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 ✓ | +211 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 ✓ | 24 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 74/100 for Prowlarr, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Prowlarr.

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

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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