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MyIP 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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MY MyIP All in one IP Toolbox VS NG Nginx Proxy Manager Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
FeatureMyIPNginx Proxy Manager
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 11,499★ 33,804
First released20262019
Replaces—Cloudflare

Why pick each one

Choose MyIP if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
MyIP details

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is MyIP 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 MyIP if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are MyIP and Nginx Proxy Manager free and open-source?

Yes. MyIP is licensed under MIT and Nginx Proxy Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run MyIP and Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker?

MyIP: yes. Nginx Proxy Manager: yes.

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