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HAProxy vs Static Web Server

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HAProxy vs Static Web Server
FactHAProxyStatic Web Server
LanguageCRust
LicenceOtherApache-2.0
Stars6.9k2.4k
Latestv3.4.0v2.44.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 51 days between releases
Active contributors21+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →

    PartialHAProxyTCP and HTTP load balancing and TLS termination, without serving static files.

    PartialStatic Web ServerServes static files only, from a single Rust binary.