llama.cppvsPruneMate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | PruneMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #5 of 5 in Docker Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 468 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 322 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | V1.3.3 · 15 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 46/100 for PruneMate, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PruneMate.
If you want the quickest setup, PruneMate is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 322 stars in 30 days).
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