nginx-uivsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-ui | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 11 680 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +143 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
nginx-ui scores 74/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
nginx-ui ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wavelog.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-ui is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
nginx-ui is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).
nginx-ui details →Wavelog details →
Swap a project
Keep nginx-ui, compare it with
Keep Wavelog, compare it with