llama.cppvsPterodactyl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Pterodactyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 9 438 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1464 | 11 |
| Latest release | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 75/100 for Pterodactyl, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Pterodactyl.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Pterodactyl needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
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