llama.cppvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | C++ | Java |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for signserver-ce.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).
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