gluetunvsilla-builder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | illa-builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 15 909 | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
gluetun scores 75/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.
gluetun ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, gluetun is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
gluetun is growing faster right now (+311 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →illa-builder details →