# OpenWrt vs Signal TLS Proxy

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

| | OpenWrt | Signal TLS Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #16 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 28 967 ✓ | 1 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +464 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 49/100 for Signal TLS Proxy, so it is the safer default.

OpenWrt ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Signal TLS Proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, Signal TLS Proxy is easier to run; OpenWrt needs more configuration.

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+464 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenWrt](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwrt.md)
- [Signal TLS Proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openwrt-vs-signal-tls-proxy