HAProxy Community Edition
7.4#1 in load balancing softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitHAProxy Community Edition vs Redbird
What both publish
| Fact | HAProxy Community Edition | Redbird |
|---|---|---|
| Load balancing | It balances TCP connections or HTTP requests across backend servers. | Registering multiple targets for the same hostname enables round-robin load balancing. |
HAProxy Community Edition plans
- HAProxy Community EditionFree
- HAProxy EnterprisePriced on request
Redbird plans
- RedbirdFree
Pick HAProxy Community Edition if…
HAProxy Community Edition suits Linux users who need a self-hosted proxy or load balancer for TCP and HTTP applications. Its stated focus on high traffic may interest operators of busy websites.
Pick Redbird if…
Redbird suits Node operators who want a self-hosted proxy with hostname and path routing, TLS features, and options for Docker or etcd integration. It may also fit setups that need WebSocket proxying or round-robin targets.