# Neko vs Suwayomi-Server

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

| | Neko | Suwayomi-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 ✓ | 7 963 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 | +210 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 71/100 for Suwayomi-Server, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/neko-vs-suwayomi-server