Nginx Proxy Manager vs Urbit
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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Nginx Proxy Manager
Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL
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Urbit
Run Urbit on your Umbrel
| Feature | Nginx Proxy Manager | Urbit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | MIT | free |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33,804 | ★ 23 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Cloudflare | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…
- Beginner-friendly
- Free certificates built in
Choose Urbit if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Nginx Proxy Manager or Urbit 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 Urbit free and open-source?
Yes. Nginx Proxy Manager is licensed under MIT and Urbit under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nginx Proxy Manager and Urbit with Docker?
Nginx Proxy Manager: yes. Urbit: yes.