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Nginx Proxy Manager vs Static Web Server

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 ST Static Web Server Cross-platform, high-performance, and asynchronous web server for
FeatureNginx Proxy ManagerStatic Web Server
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 33,804★ 2,312
First released20192026
ReplacesCloudflare—

Why pick each one

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

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

Choose Static Web Server if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Rust
Static Web Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nginx Proxy Manager or Static Web Server better?

Nginx Proxy Manager is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Static Web Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Nginx Proxy Manager and Static Web Server free and open-source?

Yes. Nginx Proxy Manager is licensed under MIT and Static Web Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nginx Proxy Manager and Static Web Server with Docker?

Nginx Proxy Manager: yes. Static Web Server: yes.

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