# Neko vs orb

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

| | Neko | orb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #21 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 22 558 ✓ | 682 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +178 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 51/100 for orb, so it is the safer default.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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