# llama.cpp vs ReadMeABook

> 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).

## Details

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

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