FreqtradevsNeko
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Freqtrade | Neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 56 126 | 22 561 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +453 | +181 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 4 |
| Latest release | 2026.9 · 29 Sept 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Freqtrade scores 86/100 against 77/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.
Freqtrade ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, Freqtrade is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Freqtrade is growing faster right now (+453 stars in 30 days).
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