1panelvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 1panel | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Control Panel | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 37 302 | 1 210 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +294 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 23 |
| Latest release | v2.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
1panel scores 79/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for 1panel.
If you want the quickest setup, 1panel is easier to run; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.
1panel is growing faster right now (+294 stars in 30 days).
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