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OpenResty vs Traefik
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| Fact | OpenResty | Traefik |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 14k | 65k |
| Latest | v1.27.1.2 | v3.7.14 |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 106 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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 →
Drop-inOpenRestyThe nginx core bundled with LuaJIT and Lua modules, reading the same configuration.
PartialTraefikReverse proxy and load balancer configured from container labels, not a general web server.
OpenResty
OpenResty
unsigned The latest release, v1.27.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Traefik
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.14, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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