nginx-proxyvsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 40 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +160 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy and Novu score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
Novu is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Novu details →