Angie vs Nginx Proxy Manager
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted reverse proxy & gateways options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Angie
Drop-in nginx fork with extended features
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Nginx Proxy Manager
Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
| Feature | Angie | Nginx Proxy Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,537 | ★ 33,804 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | nginx | Cloudflare |
Why pick each one
Choose Angie if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…
- Beginner-friendly
- Free certificates built in
Frequently asked questions
Is Angie or Nginx Proxy Manager better?
Nginx Proxy Manager is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Angie if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Angie and Nginx Proxy Manager free and open-source?
Yes. Angie is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Nginx Proxy Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Angie and Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker?
Angie: yes. Nginx Proxy Manager: yes.