# Neko vs Spoolman

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

| | Neko | Spoolman |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 22 557 ✓ | 2 956 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +177 ✓ | +110 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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