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.
Looking for an open-source alternative to Nginx? Below are 2 community-built tools that offer similar functionality — all free, open source, and ready to use or self-host. Ranked by GitHub stars.
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 picks from this list are Caddy, Traefik — all maintained, free to use, and self-hostable.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Most of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Check each tool's page for hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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