llama.cppvsYarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Yarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 132 689 | 4 079 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 234 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1464 | 4 |
| Latest release | b11978 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1464 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Yarr is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 234 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Yarr details →