llama.cppvsThumbor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Thumbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #2 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 10 528 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1459 | 1 |
| Latest release | b11970 · 28 Oct 2026 | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 72/100 for Thumbor, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1459 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Thumbor details →