OAuth2 Proxy vs OpenZiti
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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OAuth2 Proxy
Reverse proxy that adds authentication to any web app
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OpenZiti
Programmable zero-trust networking platform
| Feature | OAuth2 Proxy | OpenZiti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,808 | ★ 4,336 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Cloudflare Access | Cloudflare Access |
Why pick each one
Choose OAuth2 Proxy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 14.8k GitHub stars
Choose OpenZiti if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is OAuth2 Proxy or OpenZiti better?
OAuth2 Proxy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenZiti if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OAuth2 Proxy and OpenZiti free and open-source?
Yes. OAuth2 Proxy is licensed under MIT and OpenZiti under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OAuth2 Proxy and OpenZiti with Docker?
OAuth2 Proxy: yes. OpenZiti: yes.