Instead of freenginx
freenginx alternatives
freenginx is a free, self-hosted HTTP and reverse proxy server, mail proxy, and generic TCP/UDP proxy. Its HTTP features include static file serving, cached reverse proxying, load balancing, fault tolerance, and HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. It also supports FastCGI, uwsgi, SCGI, and memcached connections, plus mail proxying for IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. Its BSD-like license, access controls, and ability to reload configuration or upgrade its executable without interrupting client service suit operators who want to manage a general-purpose proxy themselves.
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Fabio
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Consul-driven HTTP and TCP routing — Unlike freenginx's general-purpose proxy, Fabio updates routes from Consul data without restarting or reloading.
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frp
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2Exposing intranet services through public nodes — frp focuses on publishing intranet services through public-IP nodes, with P2P hole punching and browser-based status interfaces.
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LocalXpose
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Sharing local services through secure tunnels — LocalXpose tunnels localhost services and adds graphical interfaces, real-time traffic inspection, webhook replay, and custom domains.
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ngrok
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Cloud tunnels with configurable traffic policies — ngrok routes traffic through secure tunnels and adds CEL-based policies for authentication, rate limits, WAF controls, and request rejection.
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Openport
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Remote TCP port and IoT device access — Openport builds secure tunnels for remote TCP access and adds web or API-based IoT fleet management.
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Pomerium
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Identity-aware access to internal services — Pomerium continually checks identity, device state, and request context, and offers clientless access without VPN client software.
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Zoraxy
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1Self-hosted services managed through a web UI — Zoraxy pairs HTTP, TCP, and UDP proxying with a web UI, uptime monitor, analytics, and plugin system.
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Apache Traffic Server
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1 - 9
HAProxy Community Edition
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2 - 10
Traefik Proxy
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3 - 11
BunkerWeb
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 12
Caddy
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4 - 13
Envoy Proxy
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 14
NGINX
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 15
PageKite
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4 - 16
Redbird
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted - 17
Nginx Proxy Manager
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb - 18
Nuster
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted - 19
SNI Proxy
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted - 20
Reproxy
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 21
Skipper
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 22
Soli Proxy
Free plan APILinuxMac+1 - 23
Varnish Cache
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 24
Pound
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
The alternatives differ in emphasis. Fabio bases routing on Consul data; frp and LocalXpose focus on exposing services from private or local networks; ngrok provides cloud tunnels and traffic policies; and Openport targets remote device access. Pomerium centers on identity-aware access, while Zoraxy offers a web interface for self-hosted services. Consider whether you need local or intranet tunneling, identity checks, a graphical management interface, or Consul-driven routing. Also weigh pricing, supported platforms, and any limits that matter to your setup: freenginx is free, while several alternatives have paid plans, and LocalXpose’s free plan limits active tunnels and includes time limits and an interstitial warning page.