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Envoy vs Traefik
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| Fact | Envoy | Traefik |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 29k | 65k |
| Latest | v1.39.2 | v3.7.14 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ 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 →
PartialEnvoyProxy and load balancer configured through an API, without serving static files.
PartialTraefikReverse proxy and load balancer configured from container labels, not a general web server.
Envoy
Envoy
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Traefik
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.14, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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