nginx-proxyvsOpenSearch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | OpenSearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #7 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 19 937 | 13 923 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +158 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy and OpenSearch score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; OpenSearch needs more configuration.
OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+158 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →OpenSearch details →