llama.cppvsThe-One-File
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | The-One-File | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #18 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 699 | 548 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 244 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 | TOFV-2.0 · 7 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 52/100 for The-One-File, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for The-One-File.
If you want the quickest setup, The-One-File is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 244 stars in 30 days).
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