# DietPi vs Signal TLS Proxy

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

| | DietPi | Signal TLS Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Operating System | #16 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 6 367 ✓ | 1 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v10.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

DietPi scores 71/100 against 49/100 for Signal TLS Proxy, so it is the safer default.

DietPi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Signal TLS Proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, Signal TLS Proxy is easier to run; DietPi needs more configuration.

DietPi is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DietPi](https://selfhost.directory/project/dietpi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dietpi.md)
- [Signal TLS Proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dietpi-vs-signal-tls-proxy