# iptv-proxy vs Pi-hole

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

| | iptv-proxy | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #24 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 736 | 61 536 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +492 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v4.7.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | v6.5 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Pi-hole scores 87/100 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 6 for Pi-hole.

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

Pi-hole is growing faster right now (+492 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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