bookwyrmvsnginx-proxy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | nginx-proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 19 937 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
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