nginx-proxyvsPterodactyl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Pterodactyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 9 438 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| 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 Pterodactyl, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Pterodactyl needs more configuration.
Pterodactyl is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Pterodactyl details →