# Neko vs ryot

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

| | Neko | ryot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 22 557 ✓ | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +177 ✓ | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ryot.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+177 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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