3x-uivspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 48 785 | 61 801 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +453 | +1 489 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
3x-ui and penpot score the same (84/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
penpot ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for 3x-ui.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 489 stars in 30 days).
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