llama.cppvsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 132 669 | 10 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 312 | +688 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1460 | 15 |
| Latest release | b11971 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1460 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Sure.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 312 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Sure details →