Nginx Proxy ManagervsThesys
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Thesys | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #5 of 5 in Research |
| GitHub stars | 34 578 | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +351 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.4.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 41/100 for Thesys, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Thesys.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Thesys needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+351 stars in 30 days).
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