RemoteTerm for MeshCorevsTailscale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| RemoteTerm for MeshCore | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #1 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 337 | 38 241 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 436 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 14 |
| Latest release | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tailscale scores 84/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
Tailscale ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore.
If you want the quickest setup, Tailscale is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
Tailscale is growing faster right now (+1 436 stars in 30 days).
RemoteTerm for MeshCore details →Tailscale details →