Nginx Proxy ManagervsOtari
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Otari | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #14 of 39 in API Gateway |
| GitHub stars | 34 572 | 758 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +345 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.34.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 56/100 for Otari, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Otari needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →Otari details →