nginx-proxyvsPortainer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Portainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 38 743 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +181 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 21 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Zlib |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Portainer scores 77/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Portainer ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
Portainer is growing faster right now (+181 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Portainer details →