Short answer: the best IPTV panel software depends on whether you need a self-hosted Xtream-style panel or enterprise middleware. Most self-hosted operators compare Xtream UI, XUI.ONE, NXT Dash and the Xtream-Masters OTT panel; Xtream UI is no longer maintained. Xtream-Masters runs on Ubuntu 18.04 to 26.04, includes unlimited load balancers and costs €40/month until 31 December 2026, then €70/month.
Xtream-Masters is a self-hosted IPTV/OTT panel (Xtream UI / XUI.ONE replacement) that installs on your own Ubuntu server and migrates your Xtream UI, XUI, NXT or other panel database by remote connection or mysqldump file.
| Price | €40/month until 31 December 2026, €70/month from 1 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Ubuntu 18.04 to 26.04, 24.04 recommended |
| License covers | Main server + unlimited load balancers |
| Migration | Xtream UI, XUI, NXT and other panels, by remote database or mysqldump file |
| Refund | Full refund within 3 days, no free trial |
| Add-on | Multi-Main €199 one-time, unlimited Sub-Main edge nodes |
| Default panel port | 7709 (changeable) |
What We Compare
What is the best IPTV panel software in 2027?
There is no single winner for every operator. Start with three questions:
- Do you host the panel yourself? All panels in the table below install on your own Linux server. Enterprise IPTV middleware is a different category, covered further down.
- Which Ubuntu version will you run? Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04 are past standard support. A panel that installs cleanly on Ubuntu 24.04 saves you from patching an old OS.
- Can you bring your data? If you run Xtream UI, XUI.ONE or NXT today, the panel must import your users, lines, resellers and bouquets, or you rebuild your business by hand.
If you need unlimited load balancers, Ubuntu 18.04 to 26.04 and a documented one-step database migration, our pick is the Xtream-Masters IPTV admin panel. Details follow.
IPTV Panel Comparison Table (checked 3 November 2026)
| Panel | Price | Ubuntu / OS | Trial | Database migration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtream-Masters OTT Panel | €40/month until 31 Dec 2026, €70/month from 1 Jan 2027 | Ubuntu 18.04 to 26.04, 24.04 recommended | No trial, 3-day full refund | Xtream UI, XUI, NXT, other panels (remote DB or mysqldump), included |
| XUI.ONE | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor |
| Xtream UI R22F | Free | Built for Ubuntu 18.04 | Not needed (free) | None, unmaintained |
| NXT / NXT Dash | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor | Check with the vendor |
Prices and terms of other panels change; ask each vendor for current terms before you buy.
Each IPTV Panel in Short
XUI.ONE
The panel many Xtream UI operators moved to after 2019. Check the current price, supported Ubuntu versions and update status with the vendor before paying. Our XUI.ONE install guide and XUI One vs Xtream UI comparison cover it in depth. Avoid cracked copies, see the risks of XUI.ONE crack installs.
Xtream UI R22F
The free panel that appeared after Xtream Codes shut down. It is no longer maintained, was built for Ubuntu 18.04 and runs on newer Ubuntu releases only through unofficial community builds. See our Xtream UI install guide and the Xtream UI alternative guide for panel owners leaving it.
NXT Dash
An IPTV management panel with admin and reseller accounts. We found no published price or official self-hosting documentation, so check details with the NXT team. Our NXT panel alternative guide covers what is known and how to migrate.
Xtream-Masters OTT Panel: Our Pick for Operators Who Migrate
Xtream-Masters OTT Panel
Price: €40/month until 31 December 2026, €70/month from 1 January 2027 • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 to 26.04, 24.04 recommended • License: main server + unlimited load balancers
The panel we build. The core runs on your own server and you manage it through the Master CMS account. It serves the /player_api.php endpoints (see the Player API documentation), M3U playlists, MAG devices and Enigma2, so customer apps keep working after a move.
- Unlimited load balancers on one license
- Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 and 26.04
- One-step migration from Xtream UI, XUI, NXT and other panels
- Server Guard against Layer-7 DDoS and brute force, Access Codes for panel logins
- ActiveCode device-bound logins, multi-tier resellers, reseller payments
- xDrive encrypted cloud backup, Dropbox backup, backups readable by other panels
- Optional Multi-Main edge nodes (€199 one-time)
- Paid only, no free tier and no free trial (3-day refund instead)
- Licensed software, not open source
- Price rises to €70/month from 1 January 2027
Is there free or open source IPTV panel software?
Yes. Xtream UI R22F is free but has not been maintained for years and was built for Ubuntu 18.04, and some community open source projects exist. A free panel still costs you time: you handle security patches, Ubuntu upgrades and support yourself. Panels that bundle their own PHP show why: after the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities of October 2026, only a vendor build fixes them, see PHP2Shell and how to patch your IPTV panel PHP. Cracked copies of paid panels are not free either; read the risks of Xtream Codes crack downloads first.
IPTV panel vs IPTV middleware: what is the difference?
An IPTV panel (Xtream-Masters, XUI.ONE, Xtream UI, NXT Dash) manages streams, lines, resellers and load balancers and serves Xtream-compatible apps, MAG boxes and M3U playlists. IPTV middleware targets larger operators that build branded apps, set-top box portals and billing around the platform. If you sell lines through resellers, you want a panel.
Which panel is best for migrating from Xtream UI, XUI.ONE or NXT?
Check what each vendor documents, not what it promises. Xtream-Masters lists Xtream UI, XUI, NXT and other panels as migration sources and moves users, lines, bouquets, streams, movies, series, categories, resellers and settings. For any other panel, check with the vendor which databases it imports. The full steps for our panel are in the Xtream UI to Xtream-Masters migration guide:
- Add your main server in the Master CMS panel (a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 is recommended) and wait for the install to finish.
- Click Migrate Database, then upload
/root/backup.sql(or.sql.gz) or connect to the old database remotely, pick your old panel and click Migrate. - Reset the admin password, log in, then restart the main server and re-install each load balancer.
Who Should Pick What
- Leaving Xtream UI, XUI.ONE or NXT with paying customers: Xtream-Masters, for the documented one-step migration and unlimited load balancers.
- Already on XUI.ONE and happy with it: confirm updates and Ubuntu support with the vendor.
- Only testing or learning: Xtream UI R22F on a spare Ubuntu 18.04 server, never with paying customers.
- Telecom-scale project with your own apps: look at IPTV middleware instead of a panel.
