Nginx Proxy ManagervsApache SkyWalking
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Apache SkyWalking | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 34 571 | 24 978 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 76/100 for Apache SkyWalking, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+344 stars in 30 days).
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