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HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress 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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HA HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress Kubernetes ingress controller based on HAProxy VS NG Nginx Proxy Manager Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
FeatureHAProxy Kubernetes IngressNginx Proxy Manager
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentkubernetes, helmdocker
GitHub stars★ 862★ 33,804
First released20192019
ReplacesAWS ALB IngressCloudflare

Why pick each one

Choose HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress details

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress 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 HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress and Nginx Proxy Manager free and open-source?

Yes. HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Nginx Proxy Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress and Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker?

HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress: check the project docs for container support. Nginx Proxy Manager: yes.

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