# llama.cpp vs SafeLine

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

| | llama.cpp | SafeLine |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 3 in Web Application Firewall |
| GitHub stars | 132 628 ✓ | 23 066 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 271 ✓ | +396 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v9.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 81/100 for SafeLine, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for SafeLine.

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)
- [SafeLine](https://selfhost.directory/project/safeline) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/safeline.md)

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