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Envoy vs FrankenPHP
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| Fact | Envoy | FrankenPHP |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 29k | 11k |
| Latest | v1.39.2 | v1.13.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →
PartialEnvoyProxy and load balancer configured through an API, without serving static files.
PartialFrankenPHPServes PHP apps directly, with automatic HTTPS and a worker mode, built on Caddy.
Envoy
FrankenPHP
- v1.13.02026-10-04FrankenPHP 1.13.0 is a big one. It upgrades to Caddy 2.11.7, bringing Slowloris protection, the new url_pattern matcher…
- v1.12.72026-08-07FrankenPHP 1.12.7 fixes a bug where output written after fastcgi_finish_request()/frankenphp_finish_request() was silen…
- v1.12.62026-07-21FrankenPHP 1.12.6 fixes a crash that could take down the whole process on HTTP/2. If a PHP script calls frankenphp_fini…
- v1.12.52026-07-20FrankenPHP 1.12.5 is a security release. It fixes two disclosed vulnerabilities — an information leak in the default Do…
- v1.12.42026-06-04FrankenPHP 1.12.4 is a hardening and stability release. It pulls in upstream security fixes from Caddy 2.11.4 and Mercu…
Envoy
unsigned The latest release, v1.39.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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FrankenPHP
unsigned The latest release, v1.13.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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