llama.cppvswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 18 307 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | +287 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 162 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.852.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 77/100 for windmill, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 162 for windmill.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
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