llama.cppvsSnort
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Snort | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 4 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Snort.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Snort details →