Middleware Managervstsbridge
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Middleware Manager | tsbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #16 of 23 in Reverse Proxy | #19 of 31 in Networking |
| GitHub stars | 515 | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.5.0 · 24 Mar 2026 | v0.15.1 · 21 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Middleware Manager scores 49/100 against 48/100 for tsbridge, so it is the safer default.
Middleware Manager ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for tsbridge.
If you want the quickest setup, tsbridge is easier to run; Middleware Manager needs more configuration.
Middleware Manager is growing faster right now (+5 stars in 30 days).
Middleware Manager details →tsbridge details →