# MeshSense vs RemoteTerm for MeshCore

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

| | MeshSense | RemoteTerm for MeshCore |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 543 ✓ | 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MeshSense scores 51/100 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 0 for MeshSense.

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

## Details

- [MeshSense](https://selfhost.directory/project/meshsense) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meshsense.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/meshsense-vs-remote-terminal-for-meshcore