# llama.cpp vs RecipeSage

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | llama.cpp | RecipeSage |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #5 of 18 in Recipe Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 628 ✓ | 984 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 271 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 ✓ | 27 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.1.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0-only OR Proprietary |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 57/100 for RecipeSage, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for RecipeSage.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 271 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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