# MyIP vs portchecker.io

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

| | MyIP | portchecker.io |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 20 in Network Utilities | #16 of 20 in Network Utilities |
| GitHub stars | 12 241 ✓ | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +299 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v8.0.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.2.0 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MyIP scores 75/100 against 47/100 for portchecker.io, so it is the safer default.

MyIP ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for portchecker.io.

If you want the quickest setup, portchecker.io is easier to run; MyIP needs more configuration.

MyIP is growing faster right now (+299 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MyIP](https://selfhost.directory/project/myip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/myip.md)
- [portchecker.io](https://selfhost.directory/project/portcheckerio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/portcheckerio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/myip-vs-portcheckerio