Nginx Proxy ManagervsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 34 571 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+344 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →Wakapi details →