Nginx Proxy ManagervsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 34 572 | 2 283 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +345 | +132 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.
PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Nginx Proxy Manager.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →PanWatch details →