NekovsOctoprint
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | Octoprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 | 9 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +59 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 5 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | 1.11.8 · 23 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 73/100 for Octoprint, so it is the safer default.
Octoprint ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, Octoprint is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).
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