Maza ad blocking 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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Maza ad blocking
Local ad blocker
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Nginx Proxy Manager
Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
| Feature | Maza ad blocking | Nginx Proxy Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Shell | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,867 | ★ 33,804 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Cloudflare |
Why pick each one
Choose Maza ad blocking if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Shell
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…
- Beginner-friendly
- Free certificates built in
Frequently asked questions
Is Maza ad blocking 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 Maza ad blocking if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Maza ad blocking and Nginx Proxy Manager free and open-source?
Yes. Maza ad blocking is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Nginx Proxy Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maza ad blocking and Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker?
Maza ad blocking: check the project docs for container support. Nginx Proxy Manager: yes.