llama.cppvsSketchForge
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | SketchForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #9 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 | 1 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 3 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.0.3 · 17 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 55/100 for SketchForge, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SketchForge.
If you want the quickest setup, SketchForge is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →SketchForge details →