NekovsPlatypush
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | Platypush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #52 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.
Platypush ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, Platypush is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).
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