# mitmproxy vs Piik

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

| | mitmproxy | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 46 484 ✓ | 3 889 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 340 ✓ | +431 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for mitmproxy.

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

mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 340 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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