# nginx-proxy vs Piik

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | nginx-proxy | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 ✓ | 3 874 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +416 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.

Piik is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nginx-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy.md)
- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nginx-proxy-vs-piik