mitmproxyvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| mitmproxy | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 46 448 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 313 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; mitmproxy needs more configuration.
mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 313 stars in 30 days).
mitmproxy details →Tipi details →