# llama.cpp vs tootik

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | llama.cpp | tootik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 132 743 ✓ | 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 288 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1468 ✓ | 18 |
| Latest release | b11982 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.25.5 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 47/100 for tootik, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1468 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for tootik.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 288 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [llama.cpp](https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llamacpp.md)
- [tootik](https://selfhost.directory/project/tootik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tootik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llamacpp-vs-tootik