# abs-kosync-bridge vs iptv-proxy

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

| | abs-kosync-bridge | iptv-proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 736 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

abs-kosync-bridge scores 57/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

abs-kosync-bridge ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for iptv-proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, iptv-proxy is easier to run; abs-kosync-bridge needs more configuration.

## Details

- [abs-kosync-bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge.md)
- [iptv-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv-proxy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/abs-kosync-bridge-vs-iptv-proxy