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Apache Traffic Server vs Squid
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| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Squid |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 2k | 3.1k |
| Latest | 10.2.0 | SQUID_7_7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 80 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Squid replaces Apache Traffic Server. Alternatives to Apache Traffic Server →
PartialCaching forward and reverse proxy, with ACLs and authentication for outbound traffic.
Apache Traffic Server
unsigned The latest release, 10.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Squid
✓ signed The latest release, SQUID_7_7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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