NGINXvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NGINX | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Web Servers | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 32 006 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +282 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 11 |
| Latest release | release-1.31.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NGINX scores 84/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
NGINX ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for subarr.
If you want the quickest setup, NGINX is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
NGINX is growing faster right now (+282 stars in 30 days).
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