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HAProxy vs Traefik

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HAProxyTraefik
LanguageCGo
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars6.9k65k
Latestv3.4.0v3.7.14
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 4 days between releases
Active contributors21+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days55 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →

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

    PartialTraefikReverse proxy and load balancer configured from container labels, not a general web server.