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mytv-android vs iptv-proxy
mytv-android has 2,733 GitHub stars, 282 forks, 3 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. iptv-proxy has 718 stars, 204 forks, 17 open issues and last shipped yesterday. mytv-android leads on adoption by 281% (2,733 vs 718 stars). mytv-android is written in various languages under MIT; iptv-proxy is written in Go under GPL-3.0. mytv-android has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, iptv-proxy 28%. iptv-proxy was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (iptv, m3u), 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-proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 2.7K | ★ 718 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | — | Go |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 282 | ⑂ 204 |
| 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-proxy if
- You want the iptv-proxy feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Go
- You evaluated both and iptv-proxy 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.
read the full mytv-android overview →
About iptv-proxy
iptv proxy is a Go reverse proxy that republishes an IPTV provider's M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream Codes account from your own address, behind a username and password you choose, for anyone who wants their players to talk to them instead of to the provider.
read the full iptv-proxy overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is mytv-android or iptv-proxy more popular?
mytv-android has 2,733 GitHub stars and iptv-proxy has 718. mytv-android has the larger community by that measure.
Are mytv-android and iptv-proxy free?
Both are open source. mytv-android is licensed under MIT and iptv-proxy under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between mytv-android and iptv-proxy?
mytv-android is written in various languages and iptv-proxy in Go. 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-proxy?
Choose mytv-android if you want the larger community (2,733 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose iptv-proxy if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.