Key features
- C/C++ inference
- GGUF
- Quantization
- Local server
- CPU/GPU backends
llama.cpp
llama.cpp enables local and cloud LLM inference with minimal setup, quantization, GPU backends, a CLI, and an OpenAI-compatible server.
Tool Snapshot
C/C++ inference engine for running LLMs locally and in the cloud with broad CPU, GPU, and GGUF support.
Pricing
Free
Primary category
research
Publisher
ggml.org
Verification
Community listing
What To Know About llama.cpp
Best for
- Local inference
- Edge AI
- Open model serving
- Developer tooling
Pros
- Extremely efficient local LLM inference
- Broad hardware support including CPU-only and various GPU backends
- Lightweight C/C++ implementation with minimal dependencies
Cons
- Higher technical barrier for installation and setup
- Requires models to be converted to the GGUF format
Published by ggml.org
llama.cpp FAQ
What is llama.cpp used for?
llama.cpp is commonly used for Local inference, Edge AI, Open model serving.
Is llama.cpp free?
llama.cpp is listed as free to use.
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