# Neko vs Transformer Lab

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

| | Neko | Transformer Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 ✓ | 5 199 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +181 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 9 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.

Transformer Lab ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+181 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Neko](https://selfhost.directory/project/neko) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neko.md)
- [Transformer Lab](https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/neko-vs-transformerlab-app