mitmproxyvsNeko
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| mitmproxy | Neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 46 451 | 22 563 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 316 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 4 |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 78/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.
mitmproxy ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, mitmproxy is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 316 stars in 30 days).
mitmproxy details →Neko details →