# bilistream vs Neko

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

| | bilistream | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 40/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #31 of 36 in Video Streaming | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 176 | 22 559 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +184 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.2.0 · 5 May 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 40/100 for bilistream, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for bilistream.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+184 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bilistream](https://selfhost.directory/project/bilistream) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bilistream.md)
- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bilistream-vs-neko