Caddy vs Traefik
Both in Networking & proxy — compared item by item
| Caddy | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 76.0k | ★ 64.9k |
| Language | Go | Go |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 |
| Usage | 🐳 Self-hosted / ⌨️ CLI | 🐳 Self-hosted |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Category | Networking & proxy | Networking & proxy |
How to choose
- Only Caddy supports CLI use.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Different licenses (Apache-2.0 vs MIT) — check the terms before commercial use.