# Encore vs nginx-proxy

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Encore | nginx-proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 19 937 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.

nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.

If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.

Encore is growing faster right now (+164 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Encore](https://selfhost.directory/project/encore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/encore.md)
- [nginx-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/encore-vs-nginx-proxy