nginx-ui vs middleware-manager
Web interfaces for Nginx and Traefik compared
nginx-ui and middleware-manager are Go-based web interfaces for managing proxy server configuration. nginx-ui focuses on Nginx configuration, certificates, logs, and multiple nodes, while middleware-manager focuses on Traefik routing resources, middleware, and overrides.
nginx-ui: Manage Nginx Through a Web Interface
nginx-ui is a self-hosted web interface for editing and operating Nginx configurations. It suits administrators who want a visual way to manage sites, certificates, logs, and multiple Nginx nodes, with Docker and standalone deployment options.
middleware-manager: Manage Traefik Middleware and Resources
Middleware Manager provides a web interface for managing Traefik middleware, routers, services, plugins, and mTLS settings. It is designed for operators using Pangolin or standalone Traefik who want to manage these resources from one place.
| nginx-ui | middleware-manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 11.6k | 511 |
| Forks | 888 | 18 |
| Last analyzed | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- nginx-ui edits and validates Nginx configuration, while middleware-manager manages Traefik routers, services, middleware, plugins, and mTLS rules.
- nginx-ui supports configuration history, mirroring across nodes, logs, and server indicators; middleware-manager offers routing templates, priorities, and custom service configurations such as weighted and failover setups.
- nginx-ui is licensed under AGPL-3.0, while middleware-manager is licensed under MIT.
- nginx-ui can be deployed as a standalone executable or with Docker; middleware-manager connects to a Traefik instance or Pangolin API and can be deployed with Docker.
- nginx-ui targets Nginx administrators and self-hosters, while middleware-manager is aimed at operators already using Traefik or Pangolin.
- The listed repository figures are 11.6k stars and 888 forks for nginx-ui, compared with 511 stars and 18 forks for middleware-manager.
Choose nginx-ui if you…
- need a browser-based workflow for editing, validating, backing up, and restoring Nginx configuration.
- want to manage certificates, logs, server indicators, or configuration across multiple Nginx nodes.
- prefer a standalone executable deployment option or want AI and MCP configuration tools.
Choose middleware-manager if you…
- already operate Traefik or Pangolin and want a UI for inspecting and changing routing resources.
- need to create middleware, override routers, or configure custom services such as weighted or failover services.
- want to manage Traefik plugins or configure per-resource mTLS rules through a plugin.
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