llama.cpp vs LM Studio

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Comparison of llama.cpp vs LM Studio
Criteria llama.cpp
6 94.4 =
LM Studio
367 40.0 =
Score 94.4 (best) 40.0
Release freshness 94.6 (best) 0.0
Adoption signals 85.2 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 48 days ago
Stale: 633 days without a release
Latest version b11043 · 2026-09-18v0.3.9 · 2025-02-10
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceFree plan
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
API only ✓ -
Desktop - ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: llama.cpp
#6 overall · #2 in category
94.4/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +21.3 85.2 × 25%
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Rank receipt: LM Studio
#367 overall · #5 in category
40.0/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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