mitmproxy 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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mitmproxy
Interactive HTTPS proxy for inspection and debugging
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g3proxy
Forward proxy server supporting proxy chaining, protocol inspection,
| Feature | mitmproxy | g3proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 44,605 | ★ 889 |
| First released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Charles Proxy, Fiddler | — |
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 mitmproxy or g3proxy better?
mitmproxy 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 mitmproxy and g3proxy free and open-source?
Yes. mitmproxy is licensed under MIT and g3proxy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run mitmproxy and g3proxy with Docker?
mitmproxy: yes. g3proxy: check the project docs for container support.