# Gladys vs Neko

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

| | Gladys | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #8 of 104 in Home Automation | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 3 263 | 22 559 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +179 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 69/100 for Gladys, so it is the safer default.

Gladys ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+179 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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