OAuth2 Proxy vs Tinyauth
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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OAuth2 Proxy
Reverse proxy that adds authentication to any web app
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Tinyauth
Simplest way to protect your apps with a login screen
| Feature | OAuth2 Proxy | Tinyauth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reverse Proxy & Gateways | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,808 | ★ 8,092 |
| First released | 2015 | 2024 |
| 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 Tinyauth if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.1k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is OAuth2 Proxy or Tinyauth better?
Neither is universally better. OAuth2 Proxy has the larger community, while Tinyauth is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OAuth2 Proxy and Tinyauth free and open-source?
Yes. OAuth2 Proxy is licensed under MIT and Tinyauth under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OAuth2 Proxy and Tinyauth with Docker?
OAuth2 Proxy: yes. Tinyauth: yes.