# Neko vs Zealot

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

| | Neko | Zealot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 22 559 ✓ | 1 367 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 77/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.

Neko ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.

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

Neko is growing faster right now (+179 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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