# Backdrop CMS vs Neko

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

| | Backdrop CMS | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #18 of 42 in Content Management | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 1 050 | 22 560 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +185 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | 1.35.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 61/100 for Backdrop CMS, so it is the safer default.

Backdrop CMS ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+185 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Backdrop CMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/backdrop-cms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/backdrop-cms.md)
- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/backdrop-cms-vs-neko