# illa-builder vs iptv-proxy

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

| | illa-builder | iptv-proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 12 337 ✓ | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

illa-builder scores 67/100 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 illa-builder.

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

illa-builder is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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