NGINX Unit
Reverse Proxy & GatewaysDynamic application server and reverse proxy
Replaces Passenger, uWSGI
1 self-hosted Passenger alternatives
Passenger is a popular proprietary tool in the reverse proxy & gateways space. These open-source apps let you replace Passenger with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Passenger alternatives
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Switching from Passenger
Moving off Passenger 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.