nginx-proxyvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 16 646 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +259 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 49 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-proxy and trigger score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+259 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →trigger details →