# Neko vs openHAB

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

| | Neko | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #11 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 ✓ | 1 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | EPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 66/100 for openHAB, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for openHAB.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+179 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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