Nginx Proxy ManagervsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 34 571 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap 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; uMap needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+344 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →uMap details →