# Neko vs Typst

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

| | Neko | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 22 563 | 56 867 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +138 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Typst scores 82/100 against 78/100 for Neko, so it is the safer default.

Typst ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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