BunkerWeb 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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BunkerWeb
Next-gen Web Application Firewall (WAF) that will protect your web
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Caddy
Fast, multi-platform web server with automatic HTTPS
| Feature | BunkerWeb | Caddy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,784 | ★ 74,748 |
| First released | 2026 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Nginx, Apache |
Why pick each one
Choose BunkerWeb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 10.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is BunkerWeb or Caddy better?
Caddy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider BunkerWeb if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are BunkerWeb and Caddy free and open-source?
Yes. BunkerWeb is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Caddy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BunkerWeb and Caddy with Docker?
BunkerWeb: yes. Caddy: yes.