LemmyvsRemoteTerm for MeshCore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lemmy | RemoteTerm for MeshCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 14 654 | 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Lemmy scores 75/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
RemoteTerm for MeshCore ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Lemmy.
If you want the quickest setup, Lemmy is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
Lemmy is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
Lemmy details →RemoteTerm for MeshCore details →