NekovsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 | 1 213 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 23 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 77/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, NetworkOptimizer is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+179 stars in 30 days).
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