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nginx vs Sōzu

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nginxSōzu
LanguageCRust
LicenceBSD-2-ClauseAGPL-3.0
Stars32k3.7k
Latestrelease-1.31.72.3.2
Last push2026-10-162026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 24 days between releases
Active contributors23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace HAProxy. Alternatives to HAProxy →

    PartialnginxReverse proxy and load balancer that also serves static files, with less detailed health checks and stats.

    PartialSōzuHot-reconfigurable HTTP and TCP reverse proxy written in Rust, with fewer features.