Skipper
5.9#11 in kubernetes ingress controllersLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Traefik Proxy
7.7#3 in reverse proxy softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Skipper | Traefik Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Lyon, France and San Francisco, USA |
| Purpose | Skipper is an HTTP router and reverse proxy for service composition, including Kubernetes Ingress use cases. | Traefik is an open-source reverse proxy and ingress controller for deploying services and APIs. |
| Support | The project directs user and developer questions to its public Google Group and Slack channel, and also suggests creating an issue. | Traefik Labs offers commercial support with expert assistance available 24/7/365. |
Skipper plans
No prices published.
Traefik Proxy plans
- Traefik ProxyFree
- Traefik Proxy Open SourceFree
- Traefik Hub API GatewayPriced on request
- Traefik Hub API ManagementPriced on request
Pick Skipper if…
Skipper suits developers and operators composing services or handling Kubernetes Ingress traffic. It is self-hosted and can be extended with custom filters, predicates, or data sources.
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.