HiClawvsRemoteTerm for MeshCore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HiClaw | RemoteTerm for MeshCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 5 886 | 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +223 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
HiClaw scores 67/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
HiClaw ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore.
If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
HiClaw is growing faster right now (+223 stars in 30 days).
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