NPS vs Tinyauth
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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Tinyauth
Simplest way to protect your apps with a login screen
| Feature | NPS | Tinyauth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,157 | ★ 8,092 |
| First released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Replaces | ngrok | Cloudflare Access |
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 Tinyauth if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.1k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is NPS or Tinyauth better?
Neither is universally better. NPS has the larger community, while Tinyauth is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are NPS and Tinyauth free and open-source?
Yes. NPS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tinyauth under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NPS and Tinyauth with Docker?
NPS: yes. Tinyauth: yes.