Apache Traffic Server
7.2#2 in caching softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Traefik Proxy
7.7#3 in reverse proxy softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Traefik Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Its plug-in APIs allow custom behavior such as modifying HTTP headers, handling ESI requests, or implementing a cache algorithm. | Traefik supports WebAssembly plugins and provides a public plugin catalog. |
| Limit: learning curve | Reviewers report complicated configuration, a steep learning curve and difficulty managing the system after initial setup. | G2 and Capterra reviewers say the flexibility creates a learning curve and makes initial configuration difficult. |
| Protocols | The project site states full support for HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2, with ongoing development for emerging web standards and protocols. | Traefik Proxy supports WebSockets, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TCP, UDP and gRPC traffic. |
| Purpose | Apache Traffic Server is a fast, scalable, extensible HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 caching proxy server. | Traefik is an open-source reverse proxy and ingress controller for deploying services and APIs. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews |
| Security | Security options include client access controls, client authentication, SSL termination, and access control via SSL. | Traefik provides automatic HTTPS, Let’s Encrypt support, custom certificates, authentication, and Web Application Firewall support. |
Apache Traffic Server plans
- Apache Traffic ServerFree
Traefik Proxy plans
- Traefik ProxyFree
- Traefik Proxy Open SourceFree
- Traefik Hub API GatewayPriced on request
- Traefik Hub API ManagementPriced on request
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 Traefik Proxy if…
Traefik Proxy suits teams deploying services or APIs across supported container platforms, Kubernetes distributions, virtual machines or bare metal. It is also relevant for operators seeking dynamic routing and traffic controls in a self-hosted proxy.