nginx-proxyvsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 19 936 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 19 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 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 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Wavelog is growing faster right now (+39 stars in 30 days).
nginx-proxy details →Wavelog details →