Nginx-Reverse-EmbyvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx-Reverse-Emby | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 191 | 27 554 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +267 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 22 |
| Latest release | — | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 47/100 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Nginx-Reverse-Emby needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+267 stars in 30 days).
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