bookwyrmvsNginx Proxy Manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | Nginx Proxy Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 34 564 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +350 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+350 stars in 30 days).
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