llama.cppvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 132 646 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 289 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1457 | 5 |
| Latest release | b11968 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1457 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 289 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Tipi details →