openvpn_webpanel_managervsSonatype Nexus
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openvpn_webpanel_manager | Sonatype Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #50 of 56 in VPN | #2 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 297 | 2 691 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +36 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 30 |
| Latest release | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | EPL-1.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Sonatype Nexus scores 64/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for openvpn_webpanel_manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Sonatype Nexus is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
Sonatype Nexus is growing faster right now (+36 stars in 30 days).
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