# mitmproxy vs Apache SkyWalking

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

| | mitmproxy | Apache SkyWalking |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 46 475 ✓ | 24 978 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 331 ✓ | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 76/100 for Apache SkyWalking, so it is the safer default.

mitmproxy ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.

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

mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 331 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [mitmproxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy.md)
- [Apache SkyWalking](https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking.md)

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