nginx-proxyvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 114 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +3 540 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 8 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for supabase.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 540 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →supabase details →