# 3x-ui vs NetworkOptimizer

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | 3x-ui | NetworkOptimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 48 782 ✓ | 1 210 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +450 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 22 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.10.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

3x-ui scores 84/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for 3x-ui.

If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.

3x-ui is growing faster right now (+450 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [3x-ui](https://selfhost.directory/project/3x-ui) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/3x-ui.md)
- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/3x-ui-vs-networkoptimizer