llama.cppvsWarren
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #87 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 510 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1459 | 10 |
| Latest release | b11970 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.19.3 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 52/100 for Warren, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1459 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Warren.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Warren needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Warren details →