Nginx Proxy ManagervsTraq
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Traq | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #33 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 578 | 205 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +351 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | v3.8.6 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 49/100 for Traq, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Traq.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Traq needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+351 stars in 30 days).
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