nginx-proxyvssidix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | sidix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 31/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Reverse Proxy | #7 of 7 in Local AI |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 25 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 1 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v0.7.0 · 22 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 31/100 for sidix, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for sidix.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; sidix needs more configuration.
nginx-proxy is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
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