Nginx Proxy Managervsopenvpn_webpanel_manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | openvpn_webpanel_manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #50 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 34 567 | 297 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +353 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
openvpn_webpanel_manager ships more often: 12 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; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+353 stars in 30 days).
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