llama.cppvsrestic-rest-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | restic-rest-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #18 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 132 607 | 1 531 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 250 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1451 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11954 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 60/100 for restic-rest-server, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1451 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for restic-rest-server.
If you want the quickest setup, restic-rest-server is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 250 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →restic-rest-server details →