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Cinny vs docker-nginx-certbot
Cinny has 3,897 GitHub stars, 578 forks, 354 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. docker-nginx-certbot has 1,205 stars, 195 forks, 8 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Cinny leads on adoption by 223% (3,897 vs 1,205 stars). Cinny is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; docker-nginx-certbot is written in Shell under MIT. Cinny has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, docker-nginx-certbot 16%. docker-nginx-certbot was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (hacktoberfest), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Cinny | docker-nginx-certbot | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 3.9K | ★ 1.2K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last push | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 578 | ⑂ 195 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Cinny if
- You weight community size — 3.9K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick docker-nginx-certbot if
- You want the docker-nginx-certbot feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You evaluated both and docker-nginx-certbot fits your workflow better
About Cinny
Cinny is an open source Matrix client written in TypeScript under AGPL 3.0. It lives in the Matrix ecosystem and is presented as "yet another matrix client," focusing on a simple, elegant, and secure interface. Its stated goal is an instant messaging application that is easy for people and has a modern touch.
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About docker-nginx-certbot
docker nginx certbot is an MIT licensed Docker image that bundles Nginx with the certbot ACME client so that websites automatically obtain and renew free Let's Encrypt TLS certificates, and it is aimed at self hosters and small teams who run their own Nginx servers.
read the full docker-nginx-certbot overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or docker-nginx-certbot more popular?
Cinny has 3,897 GitHub stars and docker-nginx-certbot has 1,205. Cinny has the larger community by that measure.
Are Cinny and docker-nginx-certbot free?
Both are open source. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and docker-nginx-certbot under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Cinny and docker-nginx-certbot?
Cinny is written in TypeScript and docker-nginx-certbot in Shell. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Cinny or docker-nginx-certbot?
Choose Cinny if you want the larger community (3,897 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose docker-nginx-certbot if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.