# Neko vs Nomad

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

| | Neko | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 22 563 ✓ | 17 045 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 16 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.0.7 · 18 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 76/100 for Nomad, so it is the safer default.

Nomad ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

If you want the quickest setup, Nomad is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.

Neko is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)
- [Nomad](https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nomad.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/neko-vs-nomad