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Nginx Proxy Manager vs OpenResty 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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NG Nginx Proxy Manager Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL VS OP OpenResty Manager Expose your services easily and securely
FeatureNginx Proxy ManagerOpenResty Manager
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseMITfree
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 33,804★ 1,438
First released20192022
ReplacesCloudflare—

Why pick each one

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

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

Choose OpenResty Manager if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
OpenResty Manager details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nginx Proxy Manager or OpenResty Manager better?

Neither is universally better. Nginx Proxy Manager has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

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

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

Can I run Nginx Proxy Manager and OpenResty Manager with Docker?

Nginx Proxy Manager: yes. OpenResty Manager: yes.

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