Caddy Docker Proxy vs Skipper

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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FeatureCaddy Docker ProxySkipper
CategoryReverse Proxy & GatewaysReverse Proxy & Gateways
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerkubernetes, docker, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,606★ 3,311
First released20182016
ReplacesTraefikNginx, Traefik

Why pick each one

Choose Caddy Docker Proxy if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.6k GitHub stars)
Caddy Docker Proxy details

Choose Skipper if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
Skipper details

Frequently asked questions

Is Caddy Docker Proxy or Skipper better?

Caddy Docker Proxy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Skipper if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Caddy Docker Proxy and Skipper free and open-source?

Yes. Caddy Docker Proxy is licensed under MIT and Skipper under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Caddy Docker Proxy and Skipper with Docker?

Caddy Docker Proxy: yes. Skipper: yes.

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