# Nginx Proxy Manager vs rackpad

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | rackpad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 564 ✓ | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +350 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v1.8.5 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 53/100 for rackpad, so it is the safer default.

Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for rackpad.

If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; rackpad needs more configuration.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+350 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nginx Proxy Manager](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager.md)
- [rackpad](https://selfhost.directory/project/rackpad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rackpad.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nginx-proxy-manager-vs-rackpad