CrowdSec vs LibreSpeed
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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CrowdSec
Collaborative open-source intrusion prevention system
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LibreSpeed
Free and open source speedtest
| Feature | CrowdSec | LibreSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | MIT | free |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,461 | ★ 15,025 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Cloudflare WAF, Fail2ban | — |
Why pick each one
Choose CrowdSec if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Choose LibreSpeed if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Mature project with 15k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is CrowdSec or LibreSpeed better?
LibreSpeed is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider CrowdSec if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CrowdSec and LibreSpeed free and open-source?
Yes. CrowdSec is licensed under MIT and LibreSpeed under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CrowdSec and LibreSpeed with Docker?
CrowdSec: yes. LibreSpeed: yes.