octeliumvsTermix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| octelium | Termix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #22 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 134 | 15 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +463 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 44 |
| Latest release | v0.47.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | sdk-v1.0.21 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Termix scores 76/100 against 59/100 for octelium, so it is the safer default.
Termix ships more often: 44 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for octelium.
If you want the quickest setup, Termix is easier to run; octelium needs more configuration.
Termix is growing faster right now (+463 stars in 30 days).
octelium details →Termix details →