go2rtcvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| go2rtc | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 14 526 | 1 212 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +273 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 23 |
| Latest release | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
go2rtc scores 74/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for go2rtc.
If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.
go2rtc is growing faster right now (+273 stars in 30 days).
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