Side by side
Fabio vs Traefik Proxy
Both stand on reverse proxy software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Fabio combines Consul-driven routing with HTTP, TCP, TLS, and traffic-management features for incoming requests to frontend services. Its stated role and Consul dependency make those deployment requirements important to weigh first.
Visit Fabio
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Traefik Proxy combines dynamic routing, traffic management, security options, and observability in a self-hosted package. Its free plan and broad integration list make it worth considering for service and API deployments.
Visit Traefik ProxyThe facts
| Fabio | Traefik Proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | traefik.io |
| On reverse proxy software | #8 of 33 | #4 of 33 |
Fabio: what it does well
- Routing updates when Consul data changes.
- Supports TLS termination and dynamic certificate stores.
- Includes WebSocket and transparent gRPC proxying.
- Traffic shaping can use percentage-based routing.
- Web UI displays the current routing table.
What to know first
- Consul is required for service discovery.
- Not intended for frontend-to-backend routing.
- Primary maintenance has been handled by ENA and the community since January 2020.
Traefik Proxy: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Supports HTTP, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TCP, UDP, WebSockets, and gRPC
- Provides automatic HTTPS and custom certificate support
- Includes a dashboard, tracing, and metrics integrations
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment model
- Requires Linux, macOS, or Windows platform support
Alternatives to Fabio Alternatives to Traefik Proxy The whole list