# llama.cpp vs wanderer

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

| | llama.cpp | wanderer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 132 607 ✓ | 4 030 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 250 ✓ | +131 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1451 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | b11954 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.21.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 64/100 for wanderer, so it is the safer default.

llama.cpp ships more often: 1451 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for wanderer.

llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 250 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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