# Neko vs umbrel

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

| | Neko | umbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 22 557 ✓ | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +177 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.

Neko is growing faster right now (+177 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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