# Neko vs Yarr

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

| | Neko | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 22 561 ✓ | 4 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +181 ✓ | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

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

If you want the quickest setup, Yarr 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)
- [Yarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr.md)

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