llama.cppvsYuxi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Yuxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #44 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 132 679 | 7 529 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 322 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1462 | 2 |
| Latest release | b11976 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.7.2 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 63/100 for Yuxi, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1462 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Yuxi.
If you want the quickest setup, llama.cpp is easier to run; Yuxi needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 322 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Yuxi details →