NekovsScreenTinker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Neko | ScreenTinker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +184 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Neko scores 78/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.
If you want the quickest setup, ScreenTinker is easier to run; Neko needs more configuration.
Neko is growing faster right now (+184 stars in 30 days).
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