MyIP vs NetAlertX

Two self-hosted Network Utilities apps, compared on the facts we track: GitHub popularity and activity, license, language, Docker images and a rough hosting estimate.

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MyIPNetAlertX
DescriptionAll in one IP Toolbox. Easy to check what's your IPs, IP geolocation, check for DNS leaks, examine WebRTC connections, speed test, ping test, MTR test, check website availability and more.Network intruder and presence detector. Scans for devices connected to your network and alerts you if new and unknown devices are found.
GitHub stars12,3027,365
Forks––
Open issues––
Commits (12 months)1.2k1.4k
Last activity2026-10-292026-11-01
Latest releasev8.0.0 (2026-10-23)v26.10.28 (2026-10-28)
Maintenance healthActiveActive
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
Language / platformNodejs, DockerDocker
Docker Hub image––
Docker pulls––
Est. server size~1 GB, 1 vCPU~1 GB, 1 vCPU
Est. hosting from$5/mo$5/mo
CategoriesNetwork UtilitiesNetwork Utilities
LinksWebsite · SourceWebsite · Source

What the numbers say

Summary: MyIP leads on GitHub popularity. The right choice depends on the features you need — read both project descriptions and docs.

This summary is generated from GitHub, Docker Hub and awesome-selfhosted data as of 2026-11-05. It does not rate features or quality.

Frequently asked questions

Is MyIP or NetAlertX more popular?

MyIP has more GitHub stars (12,302 vs 7,365 for NetAlertX, as of 2026-11-05). Stars measure interest, not quality.

Which is more actively maintained, MyIP or NetAlertX?

Commits in the last 12 months: MyIP 1,188, NetAlertX 1,446. The last recorded activity was 2026-10-29 for MyIP and 2026-11-01 for NetAlertX. Our health labels: MyIP is “Active”, NetAlertX is “Active”.

What licenses do MyIP and NetAlertX use?

MyIP: MIT. NetAlertX: GPL-3.0. MyIP's license is permissive; NetAlertX's is copyleft (changes you distribute must stay open).

Can I run MyIP and NetAlertX with Docker?

We did not detect a Docker Hub image for either app. The upstream listing mentions Docker as a deployment option for MyIP and NetAlertX. Check each project's documentation for install options.

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MyIP

All in one IP Toolbox. Easy to check what's your IPs, IP geolocation, check for DNS leaks, examine WebRTC connections, speed test, ping test, MTR test, check website availability and more.

Active ★ 12.3k MIT 🐳 Docker~$5/mo

NetAlertX

Network intruder and presence detector. Scans for devices connected to your network and alerts you if new and unknown devices are found.

Active ★ 7.4k GPL-3.0 🐳 Docker~$5/mo

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