# Neko vs opencut

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

| | Neko | opencut |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 | 96 664 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +6 109 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.

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

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 109 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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