nginx-proxyvsRembg
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Rembg | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 25 222 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Rembg scores 78/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Rembg is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Rembg details →