Adguard vs Caddy
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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Adguard
World's most advanced adblocker!
VS
Caddy
Fast, multi-platform web server with automatic HTTPS
| Feature | Adguard | Caddy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | free | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 74,748 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Nginx, Apache |
Why pick each one
Choose Adguard if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Adguard or Caddy better?
Neither is universally better. Caddy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Adguard and Caddy free and open-source?
Yes. Adguard is licensed under free and Caddy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Adguard and Caddy with Docker?
Adguard: yes. Caddy: yes.