SHSelfHostIndex

Nginx Proxy Manager vs Wakupator

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted reverse proxy & gateways options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
NG Nginx Proxy Manager Easy reverse proxy management with a web UI and free SSL VS WA Wakupator Wake On LAN Machine Manager based on network traffic
FeatureNginx Proxy ManagerWakupator
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptC
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 33,804★ 179
First released20192026
ReplacesCloudflare—

Why pick each one

Choose Nginx Proxy Manager if…

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

Choose Wakupator if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in C
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Wakupator details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nginx Proxy Manager or Wakupator better?

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

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

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

Can I run Nginx Proxy Manager and Wakupator with Docker?

Nginx Proxy Manager: yes. Wakupator: check the project docs for container support.

Related comparisons