3x-uivspcp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | pcp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #36 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 48 814 | 1 079 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +482 | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 7.2.2 · 7 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 62/100 for pcp, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; pcp needs more configuration.
3x-ui is growing faster right now (+482 stars in 30 days).
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