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Static Web Server vs Traefik

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Static Web Server vs Traefik
FactStatic Web ServerTraefik
LanguageRustGo
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars2.4k65k
Latestv2.44.0v3.7.14
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 51 days between releasesabout 4 days between releases
Active contributors9 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 →

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

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