3x-uivsPufferPanel
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | PufferPanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #15 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 48 779 | 1 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +447 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.0.9 · 14 Jul 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 63/100 for PufferPanel, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; PufferPanel needs more configuration.
3x-ui is growing faster right now (+447 stars in 30 days).
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