llama.cppvsR2R
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | R2R | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #6 of 7 in RAG |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 8 047 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 224 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 59/100 for R2R, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for R2R.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 224 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →R2R details →