# Glance vs Neko

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

| | Glance | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Dashboard | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 37 811 ✓ | 22 563 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +627 ✓ | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.8.7 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Glance scores 80/100 against 78/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Glance.

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

Glance is growing faster right now (+627 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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