MastodonvsNginx Proxy Manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mastodon | Nginx Proxy Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 50 457 | 34 568 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 | +341 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 38 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon and Nginx Proxy Manager score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Nginx Proxy Manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+341 stars in 30 days).
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