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Gravitee API Management 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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GR Gravitee API Management Open-source API management platform VS NG Nginx Proxy Manager Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
FeatureGravitee API ManagementNginx Proxy Manager
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, helmdocker
GitHub stars★ 438★ 33,804
First released20152019
ReplacesApigee, MuleSoftCloudflare

Why pick each one

Choose Gravitee API Management if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in Java
Gravitee API Management details

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Free certificates built in
Nginx Proxy Manager details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gravitee API Management 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 Gravitee API Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Gravitee API Management and Nginx Proxy Manager free and open-source?

Yes. Gravitee API Management is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Nginx Proxy Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gravitee API Management and Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker?

Gravitee API Management: yes. Nginx Proxy Manager: yes.

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