LibreSpeed vs SafeLine
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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LibreSpeed
Free and open source speedtest
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SafeLine
Self-hosted web application firewall with a web console
| Feature | LibreSpeed | SafeLine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | free | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,025 | ★ 22,312 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Cloudflare WAF |
Why pick each one
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
Choose SafeLine if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 22.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreSpeed or SafeLine better?
Neither is universally better. SafeLine has the larger community, while LibreSpeed is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are LibreSpeed and SafeLine free and open-source?
Yes. LibreSpeed is licensed under free and SafeLine under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LibreSpeed and SafeLine with Docker?
LibreSpeed: yes. SafeLine: yes.