HAProxy Ingress
5.7#15 in kubernetes ingress controllersFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Traefik Proxy
7.7#3 in reverse proxy softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | HAProxy Ingress | Traefik Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | HAProxy Ingress configures HAProxy to route incoming requests from an external network to applications in a Kubernetes cluster. | Traefik is an open-source reverse proxy and ingress controller for deploying services and APIs. |
| Security | The getting-started guide says HAProxy Ingress uses TLS SNI and the Host header to associate requests with ingress hosts. | Traefik provides automatic HTTPS, Let’s Encrypt support, custom certificates, authentication, and Web Application Firewall support. |
| Support | The project lists a Kubernetes Slack channel, a users mailing list, and Stack Overflow for community discussion and questions. | Traefik Labs offers commercial support with expert assistance available 24/7/365. |
HAProxy Ingress plans
- HAProxy IngressFree
Traefik Proxy plans
- Traefik ProxyFree
- Traefik Proxy Open SourceFree
- Traefik Hub API GatewayPriced on request
- Traefik Hub API ManagementPriced on request
Pick HAProxy Ingress if…
HAProxy Ingress suits operators configuring HAProxy to route traffic to applications in Kubernetes. It requires cluster administration privileges and may suit users who can work within the documented partial Gateway API support.
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.