# AList vs iptv-proxy

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

| | AList | iptv-proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in File Management | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 50 368 ✓ | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +153 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.66.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

AList scores 83/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

AList ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for iptv-proxy.

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

AList is growing faster right now (+153 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [AList](https://selfhost.directory/project/alist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/alist.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/alist-vs-iptv-proxy