wolf vs neko
Self-hosted streaming projects compared
wolf streams games and virtual desktops from a shared Linux host to Moonlight clients, with a focus on containerized workloads. neko streams a shared containerized browser or desktop to users over WebRTC, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared access.
wolf: Stream Docker Desktops and Games to Moonlight
Wolf lets multiple remote users stream games or virtual desktops hosted on one Linux server through Moonlight. It is designed for containerized workloads and flexible display, GPU, and encoding setups.
neko: Share a Virtual Browser Over WebRTC
Neko streams a browser or Linux desktop from a self-hosted Docker environment to multiple people over WebRTC. It suits watch parties, collaborative browsing, and remote access when participants need to interact with the same session.
| wolf | neko | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 2.2k | 22.5k |
| Forks | 164 | 1.6k |
| Last analyzed | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
Key differences
- wolf targets game streaming and virtual desktops on Linux through Moonlight; neko focuses on shared browser and desktop sessions over WebRTC.
- wolf supports multiple users streaming different content from one host; neko lets multiple participants access and control the same session.
- wolf is written in C++ and licensed under MIT; neko is written in Go and licensed under Apache-2.0.
- wolf supports Docker or Podman workloads and configurable GPU and encoding setups; neko provides Docker images for browsers and other desktop applications.
- wolf is suited to shared gaming servers and on-demand desktop sessions; neko fits watch parties, collaborative sessions, and isolated remote browsing.
Choose wolf if you…
- need to stream games to Moonlight clients from a shared Linux host.
- want separate users to stream different content or launch virtual desktops on demand.
- need to configure GPUs, encoding, and containerized workloads for game streaming.
Choose neko if you…
- want participants to watch or interact with the same browser or desktop session.
- need a containerized browser or application accessible over WebRTC.
- plan to use shared sessions for watch parties, teaching, support, or collaborative work.
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