nginx-proxyvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 3 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
nginx-proxy ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
nginx-proxy is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →textpod details →