# nginx-proxy vs unopim

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | nginx-proxy | unopim |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 6 in Product Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 ✓ | 11 045 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +46 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v3.1.3 · 29 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

nginx-proxy scores 76/100 against 69/100 for unopim, so it is the safer default.

unopim 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; unopim needs more configuration.

unopim is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nginx-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nginx-proxy.md)
- [unopim](https://selfhost.directory/project/unopim) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/unopim.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nginx-proxy-vs-unopim