Comparison
nginx-ui vs 1Panel
Verdict
Pick nginx-ui when license: nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; pick 1Panel when license: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | nginx-ui | 1Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- nginx-ui
- Yet another WebUI for Nginx
- 1Panel
- A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support
Stars
- nginx-ui
- 11k
- 1Panel
- 36k
Forks
- nginx-ui
- 843
- 1Panel
- 3.2k
Open issues
- nginx-ui
- 84
- 1Panel
- 278
Language
- nginx-ui
- Go
- 1Panel
- Go
Adopt for
- nginx-ui
- -
- 1Panel
- 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.
Persona
- nginx-ui
- -
- 1Panel
- -
Runtime
- nginx-ui
- -
- 1Panel
- -
License
- nginx-ui
- AGPL-3.0
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- nginx-ui
- Jul 11, 2026
- 1Panel
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- nginx-ui
- Developer Tools
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- nginx-ui
- 0d
- 1Panel
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- nginx-ui
- 84
- 1Panel
- 278
Owner type
- nginx-ui
- User
- 1Panel
- Organization
Security scan
- nginx-ui
- No MCP manifest
- 1Panel
- No lockfile
Full report
- nginx-ui
- Trust report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
Choose nginx-ui if…
- License: nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to nginx-ui: code-completion, copilot, cron, go.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
When NOT to use nginx-ui
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose 1Panel if…
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, ollama, openclaw.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
When NOT to use 1Panel
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (0xJacky/nginx-ui) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (0xJacky/nginx-ui) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (0xJacky/nginx-ui) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: nginx-ui 11k · 1Panel 36k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between nginx-ui and 1Panel?
- nginx-ui: Yet another WebUI for Nginx. 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose nginx-ui over 1Panel?
- Choose nginx-ui over 1Panel when License: nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to nginx-ui: code-completion, copilot, cron, go; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
- When should I choose 1Panel over nginx-ui?
- Choose 1Panel over nginx-ui when License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, nginx-ui is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, ollama, openclaw; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I avoid nginx-ui?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid 1Panel?
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
- Is nginx-ui or 1Panel more popular on GitHub?
- 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 11,287). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are nginx-ui and 1Panel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (nginx-ui: AGPL-3.0, 1Panel: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to nginx-ui or 1Panel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at nginx-ui alternatives and 1Panel alternatives (nginx-ui markdown twin, 1Panel markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, nginx-ui or 1Panel?
- nginx-ui: Very active. 1Panel: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for nginx-ui and 1Panel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: nginx-ui trust report; 1Panel trust report.