Comparison
llama.cpp vs rtk
A neutral, constraint-first comparison - live GitHub stats and typed relationships, not marketing.
| llama.cpp | rtk | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | LLM inference in C/C++ | CLI proxy reducing LLM token consumption by 60-90% |
| Stars | 120k | 69k |
| Forks | 20k | 4.3k |
| Open issues | 1.8k | 1.5k |
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Last pushed | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Categories | Inference & Serving | Inference & Serving, Developer Tools |
Choose llama.cpp if…
- More widely adopted - 120k stars vs 69k.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 7, 2026).