llama.cppvsstrfry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | strfry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; strfry needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →strfry details →