NPS 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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NPS
Lightweight proxy server for intranet penetration
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OpenResty Manager
Expose your services easily and securely
| Feature | NPS | OpenResty Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | GPL-3.0 | free |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,157 | ★ 1,438 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Replaces | ngrok | — |
Why pick each one
Choose NPS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
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)
Frequently asked questions
Is NPS or OpenResty Manager better?
Neither is universally better. NPS has the larger community, while OpenResty Manager is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are NPS and OpenResty Manager free and open-source?
Yes. NPS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenResty Manager under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NPS and OpenResty Manager with Docker?
NPS: yes. OpenResty Manager: yes.