# k7 vs Neko

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

| | k7 | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #20 of 44 in Container Management | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 824 | 22 561 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +181 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.5.0 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 51/100 for k7, so it is the safer default.

k7 ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

If you want the quickest setup, k7 is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.

Neko is growing faster right now (+181 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [k7](https://selfhost.directory/project/k7) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/k7.md)
- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/k7-vs-neko