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iptv-sources vs Anthias
iptv-sources has 8,982 GitHub stars, 1,537 forks, 1 open issues and last shipped today. Anthias has 3,674 stars, 726 forks, 34 open issues and last shipped yesterday. iptv-sources leads on adoption by 144% (8,982 vs 3,674 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 | ★ 9.0K | ★ 3.7K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-19 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.5K | ⑂ 726 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick iptv-sources if
- You weight community size — 9.0K 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 is a TypeScript application that automatically updates IPTV source lists and publishes them as M3U playlists and EPG data. It lives in the IPTV and media streaming ecosystem, where clients such as Kodi, TVBox, and DIYP compatible players consume M3U playlists and electronic program guide files. The project collects channel lists from a set of upstream repositories, including iptv org/iptv, YueChan/Live, YanG 1989/m3u, fanmingming/live, qwerttvv/Beijing IPTV, joevess/IPTV, and cymz6/AutoIPTV Hotel, and it gathers EPG data from fanmingming/live, 112114.xyz, and epg.51zmt.top:8000. It is released under …
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About Anthias
Anthias is an open source digital signage platform for Raspberry Pi devices and PCs, written in Python and distributed under a NOASSERTION license. It was formerly known as Screenly OSE and was rebranded to Anthias to clear up the confusion between Screenly, the paid version, and this open source project. The repository carries the topics digital signage, iot, python, and raspberry pi, and the project describes itself as the world's most popular open source digital signage project. It lives in the Raspberry Pi and single board computer ecosystem, with a hosted website and documentation at anthias.screenly.io.…
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Frequently asked questions
Is iptv-sources or Anthias more popular?
iptv-sources has 8,982 GitHub stars and Anthias has 3,674. 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 (8,982 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.