# nginx-proxy vs PrestaShop

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

| | nginx-proxy | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Reverse Proxy | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 ✓ | 9 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +22 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | 9.2.0 · 30 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 75/100 for PrestaShop, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; PrestaShop needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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