3x-uivsgluetun
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | gluetun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #5 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 48 775 | 15 906 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +443 | +308 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
3x-ui scores 84/100 against 75/100 for gluetun, so it is the safer default.
3x-ui ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for gluetun.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; gluetun needs more configuration.
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