nginx-proxyvsNginx Proxy Manager
Two self-hosted Reverse Proxy projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Nginx Proxy Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #2 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 19 937 | 34 561 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +347 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v2.16.0 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nginx Proxy Manager scores 82/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Nginx Proxy Manager is growing faster right now (+347 stars in 30 days).
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