# NetworkOptimizer vs Nginx Proxy Manager

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

| | NetworkOptimizer | Nginx Proxy Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 1 210 | 34 564 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +350 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.10.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C# | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 22 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; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+350 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)
- [Nginx Proxy Manager](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager.md)

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