# RemoteTerm for MeshCore vs Syncthing

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

| | RemoteTerm for MeshCore | Syncthing |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #1 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 338 | 89 854 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +944 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Syncthing scores 90/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.

RemoteTerm for MeshCore ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Syncthing.

If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.

Syncthing is growing faster right now (+944 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [RemoteTerm for MeshCore](https://selfhost.directory/project/remote-terminal-for-meshcore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/remote-terminal-for-meshcore.md)
- [Syncthing](https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syncthing.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/remote-terminal-for-meshcore-vs-syncthing