nginx-proxyvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 19 937 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 15 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
nginx-proxy details →PixelFed details →