llama.cppvssist2
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | sist2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #23 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 1 329 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 322 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1461 | 12 |
| Latest release | b11972 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.2.3 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | C |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 54/100 for sist2, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1461 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for sist2.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 322 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →sist2 details →