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OpenLiteSpeed vs Traefik

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OpenLiteSpeed vs Traefik
FactOpenLiteSpeedTraefik
LanguageC++Go
LicenceGPL-3.0MIT
Stars1.5k65k
Latestv1.9.3v3.7.14
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 62 days between releasesabout 4 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days55 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →

    PartialOpenLiteSpeedWeb server with Apache-compatible rewrite rules and built-in page caching for PHP apps.

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