# iptv-proxy vs OpenList

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

| | iptv-proxy | OpenList |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 736 | 25 324 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +566 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenList scores 80/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

OpenList ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for iptv-proxy.

OpenList is growing faster right now (+566 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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