Caddy
6.7#5 in web server softwareFrom $25 a monthAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitCaddy vs Mongoose Web Server
Mongoose Web Server
6.9#2 in web server softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Caddy | Mongoose Web Server |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Caddy supports DNS challenge integrations for providers including Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, Route 53, and dozens of others through libdns. | Mongoose can work with existing network stacks such as lwIP, Zephyr, and NetX, or run with its own built-in TCP/IP stack. |
| Purpose | Caddy is an extensible server platform commonly used as a web server or proxy. | Mongoose is a two-file C/C++ networking library and embedded web server for connecting devices and building browser-based device dashboards. |
| Support | Free community help is available through the forum; paid sponsorship tiers offer private support and other services depending on tier. | Commercial support provides direct engineering access; reports are acknowledged and classified within two working days, and critical issues are worked on immediately. |
Caddy plans
- Indie$25 a month
- Indie Pro$50 a month
- Startup$99 a month
- Startup Pro$249 a month
- Business$999 a month
- Business+$2,999 a month
Mongoose Web Server plans
- GPLv2 Open SourceFree
- Commercial—
- EvaluationPriced on request
Pick Caddy if…
Caddy suits people deploying a web server or proxy who want automatic HTTPS and configurable proxy options. It can be deployed in several forms, including containers and Kubernetes workloads.
Pick Mongoose Web Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.