# Neko vs setup-ipsec-vpn

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

| | Neko | setup-ipsec-vpn |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #3 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 22 563 | 28 876 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 | +319 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko and setup-ipsec-vpn score the same (78/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for setup-ipsec-vpn.

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

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/neko-vs-setup-ipsec-vpn