# MacOS vs RemoteTerm for MeshCore

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

| | MacOS | RemoteTerm for MeshCore |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Virtualization | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 21 690 ✓ | 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.12 · 21 Aug 2026 ✓ | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MacOS scores 76/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.

MacOS ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore.

If you want the quickest setup, MacOS is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.

MacOS is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MacOS](https://selfhost.directory/project/macos) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/macos.md)
- [RemoteTerm for MeshCore](https://selfhost.directory/project/remote-terminal-for-meshcore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/remote-terminal-for-meshcore.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/macos-vs-remote-terminal-for-meshcore