Caddy
6.7#5 in web server softwareFrom $25 a monthAndroidWebAPILinux
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Phusion Passenger
6.8#2 in application serversFrom $23.52 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Caddy | Phusion Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Caddy can be deployed as a command-line process, system service, container, Kubernetes workload, or embedded component. | Passenger can run locally or on a remote cloud server, and its features page also describes Docker integration. |
| Security | The maker says Caddy's TLS defaults meet PCI DSS, NIST, and HIPAA compliance requirements. | Passenger says it defends against slow client attacks and common HTTP parser exploits and uses privilege separation. |
| Support | Free community help is available through the forum; paid sponsorship tiers offer private support and other services depending on tier. | Support tiers offer between one ticket per year and unlimited tickets, with stated response times ranging from five days to two hours. |
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
Phusion Passenger plans
- Passenger Enterprise Bronze supportFree
- Passenger Enterprise Silver support$23.52 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Gold support$89.11 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Diamond support$308.19 a year
- Passenger EnterprisePriced 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 Phusion Passenger if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.