NekovsOpenFan Controller
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | OpenFan Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #63 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 | 321 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2026-10-09 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | CSS |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 50/100 for OpenFan Controller, so it is the safer default.
Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenFan Controller.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenFan Controller is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).
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