Self-Hosted Cloud & PaaS
⚡ Alternative to Cloudflare Pro / Traefik Enterprise →
Nginx Proxy Manager
Expose your web services easily and securely with automatic Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and web administration.
Pricing Model
Free access; limits may apply
Free Tier Allowance100% Free & Open Source MIT
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Self-Host in 60 Seconds (docker-compose.yml)
services:
app:
image: jc21/nginx-proxy-manager:latest
container_name: npm
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- '80:80'
- '81:81'
- '443:443'
volumes:
- ./data:/data
- ./letsencrypt:/etc/letsencrypt
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💬 Frequently Asked Questions (AI & Developer Summary)
What free access does Nginx Proxy Manager offer? ▼
100% Free & Open Source MIT
What makes Nginx Proxy Manager a free alternative to Cloudflare Pro / Traefik Enterprise? ▼
Nginx Proxy Manager provides core developer capabilities comparable to Cloudflare Pro / Traefik Enterprise while prioritizing free access, open-source transparency, and avoiding proprietary subscription paywalls.
What are the authentication and access requirements for Nginx Proxy Manager? ▼
See the official site for authentication and access requirements.