nginx-proxyvsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 15 114 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 17 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Snipe-IT needs more configuration.
Snipe-IT is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
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