# Neko vs Strapi

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

| | Neko | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 22 563 | 73 398 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +176 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Strapi scores 85/100 against 78/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.

Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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