NakamavsTeleport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nakama | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 62 in Game Servers | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 13 604 | 21 038 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.41.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nakama and Teleport score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Nakama ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Teleport.
If you want the quickest setup, Nakama is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
Nakama details →Teleport details →