# Nginx Proxy Manager vs Rembg

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

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | Rembg |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 34 576 ✓ | 25 222 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +349 ✓ | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v2.0.86 · 21 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 78/100 for Rembg, so it is the safer default.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+349 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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