# Neko vs YOURLS

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

| | Neko | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 22 558 ✓ | 12 292 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +178 ✓ | +49 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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