nginx-uivsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-ui | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 11 682 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +145 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-ui scores 74/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
nginx-ui ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
nginx-ui is growing faster right now (+145 stars in 30 days).
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