3x-uivscoredns
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | coredns | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #5 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 48 785 | 14 399 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +453 | +59 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.15.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
3x-ui scores 84/100 against 76/100 for coredns, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; coredns needs more configuration.
3x-ui is growing faster right now (+453 stars in 30 days).
3x-ui details →coredns details →
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