nginx-proxyvsPostHog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 40 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +589 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 3538 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3928.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3538 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+589 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →PostHog details →