Caddy vs g3proxy
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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Caddy
Fast, multi-platform web server with automatic HTTPS
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g3proxy
Forward proxy server supporting proxy chaining, protocol inspection,
| Feature | Caddy | g3proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 74,748 | ★ 889 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Nginx, Apache | — |
Why pick each one
Choose g3proxy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Rust
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddy or g3proxy better?
Caddy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider g3proxy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Caddy and g3proxy free and open-source?
Yes. Caddy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and g3proxy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Caddy and g3proxy with Docker?
Caddy: yes. g3proxy: check the project docs for container support.