Nginx Proxy ManagervsZealot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Zealot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 34 574 | 1 368 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +347 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.
If you want the quickest setup, Nginx Proxy Manager is easier to run; Zealot needs more configuration.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+347 stars in 30 days).
Nginx Proxy Manager details →Zealot details →