Caddy vs Privoxy
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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Privoxy
Privacy-enhancing web proxy with content filtering
| Feature | Caddy | Privoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | bare-metal, source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 74,748 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2015 | 2001 |
| Replaces | Nginx, Apache | commercial ad-filtering proxies |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddy or Privoxy better?
Caddy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Privoxy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Caddy and Privoxy free and open-source?
Yes. Caddy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Privoxy under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Caddy and Privoxy with Docker?
Caddy: yes. Privoxy: yes.