3proxy vs Tinyproxy
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted reverse proxy & gateways options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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3proxy
Tiny multi-protocol proxy server suite
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Tinyproxy
Lightweight HTTP and HTTPS forward proxy daemon
| Feature | 3proxy | Tinyproxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source, docker | bare-metal, source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,379 | ★ 5,951 |
| First released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Replaces | Squid | Squid |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is 3proxy or Tinyproxy better?
Tinyproxy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider 3proxy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are 3proxy and Tinyproxy free and open-source?
Yes. 3proxy is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Tinyproxy under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 3proxy and Tinyproxy with Docker?
3proxy: yes. Tinyproxy: yes.