Nginx Proxy Managervstootik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | tootik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 34 576 | 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +349 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.25.5 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 47/100 for tootik, so it is the safer default.
tootik ships more often: 18 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; tootik needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+349 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →tootik details →