llama.cppvssubatic
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | subatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #31 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 0 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 40/100 for subatic, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for subatic.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; subatic needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
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