ChartDBvsNeko
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChartDB | Neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 23 026 | 22 560 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +185 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.
ChartDB ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+185 stars in 30 days).
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