# RomM vs Teleport

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

| | RomM | Teleport |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Emulation | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 14 105 | 21 040 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +949 ✓ | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | 5.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

RomM scores 81/100 against 76/100 for Teleport, so it is the safer default.

RomM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Teleport.

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

RomM is growing faster right now (+949 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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