# MediaMTX vs Neko

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

| | MediaMTX | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 20 537 | 22 563 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +301 ✓ | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 78/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.

MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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