# Nginx Proxy Manager vs Shlink

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

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 34 572 ✓ | 5 383 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +345 ✓ | +80 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.

Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Nginx Proxy Manager.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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