nginx-proxyvsOpenPLC Runtime v4
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 10 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; OpenPLC Runtime v4 needs more configuration.
nginx-proxy is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →OpenPLC Runtime v4 details →