# Apache Hop vs Neko

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Hop | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 22 561 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +181 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 64/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.

If you want the quickest setup, Apache Hop is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.

Neko is growing faster right now (+181 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Hop](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-hop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-hop.md)
- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-hop-vs-neko