# iptv-proxy vs OpenWrt

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

| | iptv-proxy | OpenWrt |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 736 | 28 967 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +464 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 55/100 for iptv-proxy, so it is the safer default.

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

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+464 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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