llama.cppvsQinglong
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Qinglong | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 20 024 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1464 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 | upgrade-master · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 69/100 for Qinglong, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Qinglong.
If you want the quickest setup, Qinglong is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Qinglong details →