# ceph vs iptv-proxy

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

| | ceph | iptv-proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Distributed Storage | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 17 177 ✓ | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

ceph scores 78/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

iptv-proxy ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ceph.

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

ceph is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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