llama.cppvsTailGuard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | TailGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #37 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 611 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1463 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11977 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.104.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 48/100 for TailGuard, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1463 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for TailGuard.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →TailGuard details →