# LLMKube vs Shimmy

> Two self-hosted [Ollama alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/ollama), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LLMKube | Shimmy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 125 in AI | #16 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 246 | 5 997 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +94 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.10.13 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.6.5 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

LLMKube and Shimmy score the same (54/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

LLMKube ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Shimmy.

If you want the quickest setup, Shimmy is easier to run; LLMKube needs more configuration.

Shimmy is growing faster right now (+94 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LLMKube](https://selfhost.directory/project/llmkube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llmkube.md)
- [Shimmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/shimmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shimmy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llmkube-vs-shimmy