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Apache Traffic Server vs Traefik
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| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Traefik |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 2k | 65k |
| Latest | 10.2.0 | v3.7.14 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 55 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →
PartialApache Traffic ServerA caching forward and reverse proxy for high-traffic sites and CDNs.
PartialTraefikReverse proxy and load balancer configured from container labels, not a general web server.
Apache Traffic Server
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Apache Traffic Server
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Traefik
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.14, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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