3proxy
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Visit3proxy vs Privoxy
What both publish
| Fact | 3proxy | Privoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The documentation index lists security guidance, high-load optimization, a developer reference and man pages for the major services. | The project publishes user, FAQ, developer, installation, configuration, and man-page documentation. |
| License | 3proxy is free and open source; the project says versions from 0.6 use a BSD-style license and allow compatible Apache, GPL or LGPL licensing. | Privoxy source code is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or any later version. |
| Proxy chaining | Parent proxies, multihop chains, random parent selection and load balancing across interfaces are supported. | Privoxy can be chained with other proxy servers. |
| Rating on SourceForge | No rating out of any scale is displayed; the page contains no user reviews or submitted rating. | 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews. |
3proxy plans
- 3proxyFree
Privoxy plans
- Free SoftwareFree
- Privoxy free softwareFree
Pick 3proxy if…
3proxy suits administrators who need a configurable proxy service across different protocols and operating systems. It may be relevant where access controls, traffic limits, or selectable logging destinations are needed.
Pick Privoxy if…
Privoxy is aimed at people seeking privacy controls or fine-grained control over web activity. It may also suit users who want proxy filtering for multiple clients on a network.