nginx-proxyvsNova Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Nova Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 19 937 | 353 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 9 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nova Server.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Nova Server needs more configuration.
nginx-proxy is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Nova Server details →