Pound
Reverse Proxy & GatewaysLightweight reverse proxy and HTTPS load balancer
Replaces NGINX, HAProxy
1 self-hosted NGINX alternatives
NGINX is a popular proprietary tool in the reverse proxy & gateways space. These open-source apps let you replace NGINX with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted NGINX alternatives
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Switching from NGINX
Moving off NGINX means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.