Nginx vs Caddy

Is Caddy a good alternative to Nginx? Here’s what you need to know.

Caddy

Free

Web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy built in.

Caddy is a powerful web server with automatic HTTPS out of the box. Simple configuration via Caddyfile, built-in reverse proxy, load balancing, and HTTP/3 support. Written in Go, single binary deploy.

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Why switch from Nginx?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

Other Nginx Alternatives

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