Neko vs Termix
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Neko
Self-hosted virtual browser running in Docker
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Termix
Clientless web-based server management platform with SSH terminal,
| Feature | Neko | Termix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,884 | ★ 14,647 |
| First released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Browserling | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Neko if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.9k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Choose Termix if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Neko or Termix better?
Neither is universally better. Neko has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Neko and Termix free and open-source?
Yes. Neko is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Termix under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Neko and Termix with Docker?
Neko: yes. Termix: yes.