# Nginx Proxy Manager vs youtube-dl-nas

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Nginx Proxy Manager | youtube-dl-nas |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #27 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 578 ✓ | 201 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +351 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 26.1029 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 50/100 for youtube-dl-nas, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; youtube-dl-nas needs more configuration.

Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+351 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nginx Proxy Manager](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy-manager.md)
- [youtube-dl-nas](https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl-nas) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl-nas.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nginx-proxy-manager-vs-youtube-dl-nas