There are 2 open-source alternatives to Nginx in this directory. The most popular is Caddy with 71.5k GitHub stars, followed by Traefik(62.7k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caddy A fast and extensible multi-platform HTTP/1-2-3 web server with automatic HTTPS, providing easy configuration and built-in support for modern protocols. | 71.5k | Go | Apache License 2.0 |
| 2 | Traefik A powerful Cloud Native Application Proxy designed for ease of use and automation. It seamlessly integrates with your infrastructure components and configures itself automatically and dynamically. | 62.7k | Go | MIT License |
A fast and extensible multi-platform HTTP/1-2-3 web server with automatic HTTPS, providing easy configuration and built-in support for modern protocols.
A powerful Cloud Native Application Proxy designed for ease of use and automation. It seamlessly integrates with your infrastructure components and configures itself automatically and dynamically.
The top three are Caddy(71.5k stars), Traefik(62.7k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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