# iptv-proxy vs netbird

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

| | iptv-proxy | netbird |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming | #2 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 736 | 30 302 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +834 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 40 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | v0.81.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

netbird scores 81/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

netbird ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for iptv-proxy.

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

netbird is growing faster right now (+834 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [iptv-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv-proxy.md)
- [netbird](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/iptv-proxy-vs-netbird