# llama.cpp vs unraid-config-guardian

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

| | llama.cpp | unraid-config-guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #38 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 132 714 ✓ | 171 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 259 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1467 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | b11981 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.6.1 · 16 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 46/100 for unraid-config-guardian, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1467 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for unraid-config-guardian.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 259 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llamacpp-vs-unraid-config-guardian