bettercapvsRemoteTerm for MeshCore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bettercap | RemoteTerm for MeshCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 | 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +191 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
bettercap scores 75/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
RemoteTerm for MeshCore ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.
If you want the quickest setup, bettercap is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
bettercap is growing faster right now (+191 stars in 30 days).
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