# mitmproxy vs orb

> Two self-hosted [Network Monitoring projects](https://selfhost.directory/network-monitoring), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | mitmproxy | orb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #21 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 46 448 ✓ | 682 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 313 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 51/100 for orb, so it is the safer default.

mitmproxy ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for orb.

If you want the quickest setup, mitmproxy is easier to run; orb needs more configuration.

mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 313 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [mitmproxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy.md)
- [orb](https://selfhost.directory/project/orb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/orb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mitmproxy-vs-orb