nginx-proxyvssocks5-proxy-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | socks5-proxy-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #5 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 1 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 43/100 for socks5-proxy-server, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for socks5-proxy-server.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; socks5-proxy-server needs more configuration.
nginx-proxy is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →socks5-proxy-server details →