llama.cppvstextsnap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | textsnap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #8 of 12 in Document Processing |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 196 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.4.0 · 29 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 45/100 for textsnap, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for textsnap.
If you want the quickest setup, textsnap is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →textsnap details →