Nginx Proxy ManagervsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 34 572 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +345 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Nginx Proxy Manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).
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