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Nuster vs Openport
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted
Nuster combines proxy and HTTP caching with a RESTful NoSQL cache, and supports file-based configuration for self-hosted use. The manager, stats, and purge API requires deliberate access restrictions when enabled.
Visit Nuster Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Openport combines remote port forwarding with device management and several listed access protections. Check plan limits and the custom-domain requirements against how you intend to connect.
Visit OpenportThe facts
| Nuster | Openport | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | openport.io |
| On reverse proxy software | #18 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
Nuster: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports HTTP and TCP load balancing
- Cache controls include purging, TTL settings, and disk persistence
- RESTful cache accepts HTTP POST, GET, and DELETE
- Linux build instructions and Docker example are provided
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is required
- Manager, stats, and purge API is disabled by default
- Project advises restricting access when enabling those APIs
- Stable version is listed as released in 2020
Openport: what it does well
- Makes local TCP ports reachable without opening firewall ports
- Web service and API support IoT fleet management
- Token-link protection is enabled for forwarded ports by default
- TLS passthrough keeps tunnel traffic encrypted end to end
- Free plan and 30-day trial are available
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one device and one connection
- Free plan allows 10 MB transfer and a one-day timeout
- Custom-domain forwarding requires a CNAME and HTTPS only
- Enterprise plan charges for at least 30 devices
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