Nginx Proxy ManagervsPostal
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Postal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 34 571 | 16 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 | +72 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 72/100 for Postal, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Postal.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+344 stars in 30 days).
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