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iptv-sources vs Anthias
iptv-sources has 9,061 GitHub stars, 1,552 forks, 1 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Anthias has 3,714 stars, 731 forks, 34 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. iptv-sources leads on adoption by 144% (9,061 vs 3,714 stars). iptv-sources is written in TypeScript under GPL-3.0; Anthias is written in Python under a custom or non-standard licence. iptv-sources has attracted 17% as many forks as stars, Anthias 20%. iptv-sources was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| iptv-sources | Anthias | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 9.1K | ★ 3.7K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-03 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.6K | ⑂ 731 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick iptv-sources if
- You weight community size — 9.1K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Anthias if
- You want the Anthias feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and Anthias fits your workflow better
About iptv-sources
iptv sources Autoupdate iptv sources Join discord: Sources are from: iptv.org YueChan/Live YanG 1989/m3u fanmingming/live qwerttvv/Beijing IPTV joevess/IPTV cymz6/AutoIPTV Hotel EPG Sources are from: fanmingming/live 112114.xyz epg.51zmt.top:8000 See to get more. Deploy by yourself How to deploy with GitHub Pages How to deploy with docker How to deploy with nodejs Supported Environment Variables Q&A How to close the github raw content proxy How to set the custom github raw source proxy url How to use iptv checker feature How to add your own rollback urls How to create custom sources based on the upstream Star…
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About Anthias
Anthias · Open Source Digital Signage Solution for Raspberry Pi and PC :sparkles: About Anthias Anthias is a digital signage platform for Raspberry Pi devices and PCs. Formerly known as Screenly OSE, it was rebranded to clear up the confusion between Screenly (the paid version) and Anthias. More details can be found in this blog post. Want to help Anthias thrive? Support us using GitHub Sponsor. :rocket: Getting Started See this page for options on how to install Anthias. :white check mark: Compatibility balenaOS [!NOTE] See this page for instructions on how to install Anthias on balenaOS. You can either…
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Frequently asked questions
Is iptv-sources or Anthias more popular?
iptv-sources has 9,061 GitHub stars and Anthias has 3,714. iptv-sources has the larger community by that measure.
Are iptv-sources and Anthias free?
Both are open source. iptv-sources is licensed under GPL-3.0, and Anthias has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between iptv-sources and Anthias?
iptv-sources is written in TypeScript and Anthias in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, iptv-sources or Anthias?
Choose iptv-sources if you want the larger community (9,061 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Anthias if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.