# GPT-Load vs NGINX

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

| | GPT-Load | NGINX |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 39 in API Gateway | #2 of 12 in Web Servers |
| GitHub stars | 7 177 | 31 999 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +278 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.4.14 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | release-1.31.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

NGINX scores 84/100 against 64/100 for GPT-Load, so it is the safer default.

NGINX ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for GPT-Load.

If you want the quickest setup, GPT-Load is easier to run; NGINX needs more configuration.

NGINX is growing faster right now (+278 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [GPT-Load](https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-load) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-load.md)
- [NGINX](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gpt-load-vs-nginx