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mytv-android vs iptv
mytv-android has 2,682 GitHub stars, 279 forks, 3 open issues and last shipped today. iptv has 786 stars, 252 forks, 9 open issues and last shipped yesterday. mytv-android leads on adoption by 241% (2,682 vs 786 stars). mytv-android is written in various languages under MIT; iptv is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0. mytv-android has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, iptv 32%. mytv-android was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (iptv), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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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| mytv-android | iptv | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 2.7K | ★ 786 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | — | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-19 |
| Forks | ⑂ 279 | ⑂ 252 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick mytv-android if
- You weight community size — 2.7K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick iptv if
- You want the iptv feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and iptv fits your workflow better
About mytv-android
mytv android is an Android and Android TV IPTV player written in Kotlin under the MIT license, with a Material 3 Expressive interface and built in Media3, IJKplayer, and VLC support. It solves the problem of watching IPTV sources on phones and television devices by providing remote controls, touch gestures, M3U and Stalker Portal support, and a local web panel for tuning playback.
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About iptv
iPTV is a self hosted, modular IPTV live source management and distribution system that aggregates more than 800 channels from sources such as 央视频, 咪咕, Bilibili, Huya, Douyu and regional broadcasters, then de duplicates and re publishes them as clean M3U/TXT playlists with an EPG guide; it is aimed at NAS owners and home theatre users who want a channel lineup they control.
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Frequently asked questions
Is mytv-android or iptv more popular?
mytv-android has 2,682 GitHub stars and iptv has 786. mytv-android has the larger community by that measure.
Are mytv-android and iptv free?
Both are open source. mytv-android is licensed under MIT and iptv under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between mytv-android and iptv?
mytv-android is written in various languages and iptv in JavaScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, mytv-android or iptv?
Choose mytv-android if you want the larger community (2,682 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose iptv if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.