# Nginx Proxy Manager vs SafeLine

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

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | SafeLine |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 3 in Web Application Firewall |
| GitHub stars | 34 562 ✓ | 23 066 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +348 | +396 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v9.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 81/100 for SafeLine, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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