# nps vs Teleport

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

| | nps | Teleport |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Networking | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 34 263 ✓ | 21 040 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | +104 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Teleport scores 76/100 against 74/100 for nps, so it is the safer default.

Teleport ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nps.

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

Teleport is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nps](https://selfhost.directory/project/nps) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nps.md)
- [Teleport](https://selfhost.directory/project/teleport) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/teleport.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nps-vs-teleport