Firefox vs NPS
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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Firefox
Firefox is a free and open-source web browser
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NPS
Lightweight proxy server for intranet penetration
| Feature | Firefox | NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | free | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 34,157 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | ngrok |
Why pick each one
Choose Firefox if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose NPS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Firefox or NPS better?
Neither is universally better. NPS has the larger community, while Firefox is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Firefox and NPS free and open-source?
Yes. Firefox is licensed under free and NPS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Firefox and NPS with Docker?
Firefox: yes. NPS: yes.