llama.cppvsself-workerd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | self-workerd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #6 of 7 in Serverless |
| GitHub stars | 132 669 | 141 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 312 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 36/100 for self-workerd, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for self-workerd.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; self-workerd needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 312 stars in 30 days).
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