llama.cppvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 607 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 250 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1453 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.8.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| 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 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1453 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 250 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →ReadMeABook details →