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Envoy vs HAProxy
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| Fact | Envoy | HAProxy |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 29k | 6.9k |
| Latest | v1.39.2 | v3.4.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21+ 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.
PartialHAProxyTCP and HTTP load balancing and TLS termination, without serving static files.
Envoy
unsigned The latest release, v1.39.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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HAProxy
unsigned The latest release, v3.4.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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