Apache Traffic Server
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VisitApache Traffic Server vs Squid
What both publish
| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Squid |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The project distributes source tarballs and repository code rather than project-provided binary downloads; installation uses CMake. | Squid is available through operating-system package systems, source releases and GitHub, and binary packages for a variety of platforms including Windows. |
| Protocols | The project site states full support for HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2, with ongoing development for emerging web standards and protocols. | Squid supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and other web data, including FTP, gopher, and HTTP objects described in its FAQ. |
| Purpose | Apache Traffic Server is a fast, scalable, extensible HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 caching proxy server. | Squid is a caching proxy for web traffic that reuses frequently requested pages to reduce bandwidth and improve response times. |
Apache Traffic Server plans
- Apache Traffic ServerFree
Squid plans
- SquidFree
Pick Apache Traffic Server if…
Traffic Server suits organizations such as enterprises, internet service providers, backbone providers, and large intranets that need a caching proxy or reverse proxy. Its plugin APIs may also suit teams that need custom HTTP or cache behavior.
Pick Squid if…
Squid suits administrators who need a self-hosted proxy to cache web data, manage access, or coordinate multiple caches. It may also fit deployments that need to route content or support server acceleration and load balancing.