Strong vs Trex + Is running a panel worth it?

I’m in the US and have been using IPTV through a reseller. After reading this community, I tried a 1-month Strong trial from a seller on Z2U, and it’s been better than what I had.

A few questions:

How does Trex compare to Strong?

Strong has an insane number of channels. Even after setting a Country Speific EPG, it’s still overwhelming. Any tips to make it easier to navigate?

There are 6-7 of us (friends/family) using IPTV. Is it worth getting our own panel instead of buying reseller subscriptions?

If so, how hard is it to manage? Do I need special setup, or is it pretty simple for a small group?