Nginx Proxy ManagervsOpen-WebUI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Open-WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 34 574 | 157 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +347 | +4 041 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 24 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.12.5 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Open-WebUI scores 90/100 against 82/100 for Nginx Proxy Manager, so it is the safer default.
Open-WebUI ships more often: 24 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; Open-WebUI needs more configuration.
Open-WebUI is growing faster right now (+4 041 stars in 30 days).
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