# 3x-ui vs Tracefinity

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

| | 3x-ui | Tracefinity |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #12 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 48 800 ✓ | 721 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +468 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.10.1 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

3x-ui scores 84/100 against 51/100 for Tracefinity, so it is the safer default.

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

3x-ui is growing faster right now (+468 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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