# Gotenberg vs Neko

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

| | Gotenberg | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 13 467 | 22 563 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +316 ✓ | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v8.39.0 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 77/100 for Gotenberg, so it is the safer default.

Gotenberg ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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