# llama.cpp vs PufferPanel

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

| | llama.cpp | PufferPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #15 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 ✓ | 1 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 ✓ | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.0.9 · 14 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 63/100 for PufferPanel, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PufferPanel.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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