# Neko vs windmill

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

| | Neko | windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 ✓ | 18 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 | +279 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 163 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.853.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko and windmill score the same (77/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

windmill ships more often: 163 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Neko.

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

## Details

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

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