bettercapvsNeko
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bettercap | Neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 | 22 560 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +191 | +185 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 75/100 for bettercap, so it is the safer default.
Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.
If you want the quickest setup, bettercap is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
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