llama.cppvsZulip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 132 663 | 26 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 306 | +190 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1458 | 6 |
| Latest release | b11969 · 28 Oct 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 82/100 for Zulip, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1458 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 306 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →Zulip details →