llama.cppvsRallly
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Rallly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 8 in Scheduling & Booking |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 5 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +62 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1466 | 29 |
| Latest release | b11980 · 29 Oct 2026 | v4.16.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 70/100 for Rallly, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1466 stable releases in the past year, against 29 for Rallly.
If you want the quickest setup, Rallly is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Rallly details →