# Neko vs SpacetimeDB

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

| | Neko | SpacetimeDB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #7 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 22 562 | 25 418 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +182 ✓ | +96 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 75/100 for SpacetimeDB, so it is the safer default.

SpacetimeDB ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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