# 3x-ui vs Snitch

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

| | 3x-ui | Snitch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 48 829 ✓ | 653 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +497 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

3x-ui scores 84/100 against 55/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.

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

3x-ui is growing faster right now (+497 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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