# Nginx Proxy Manager vs Speedarr

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

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | Speedarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 0/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #34 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 562 ✓ | 24 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +348 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v2026.09.21 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 0/100 for Speedarr, so it is the safer default.

Speedarr ships more often: 12 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; Speedarr needs more configuration.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+348 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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