NakamavsZeroNet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nakama | ZeroNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 62 in Game Servers | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 13 605 | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.41.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Nakama scores 75/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.
Nakama ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZeroNet.
Nakama is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
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