hls-restream-proxyvsNeko
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hls-restream-proxy | Neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 54 in Media Streaming | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 22 563 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, hls-restream-proxy is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).
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