llama.cppvssandboxed.sh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | sandboxed.sh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #97 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 674 | 672 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 317 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 8 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | android-v1.21.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | — |
| Main language | C++ | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 50/100 for sandboxed.sh, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for sandboxed.sh.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; sandboxed.sh needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 317 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →sandboxed.sh details →