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Reverse Proxy Benchmark
Benchmark Caddy, Nginx and Traefik and price self-host vs managed before you commit.
A benchmark-backed comparison of the three leading reverse proxies, Caddy, Nginx and Traefik, for a self-hosted setup. It covers TLS 1.3 and HTTP/3 configuration, Brotli compression, rate limiting and a WAF, CDN edge integration with origin lock, and an honest self-host versus managed-platform cost analysis. Self-hosting is framed as a control, cost and data-sovereignty decision, not a rejection of managed platforms, and every recommendation is grounded in production benchmark data rather than vendor claims.
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A reverse-proxy choice is a control and cost decision, and it should rest on data. This benchmarks the options and prices the self-host versus managed tradeoff:
- Benchmarks Caddy, Nginx and Traefik under standard load tools, measuring latency at the median and tail
- Configures TLS 1.3, HTTP/3 and Brotli, and tunes connection pooling for a low server response time
- Integrates a CDN edge with an origin lock and layers in rate limiting and a WAF for protection
- Runs a self-host versus managed cost analysis and identifies the traffic break-even point
- Designs a multi-layer cache hierarchy from edge to origin with clear cache lifetimes and invalidation
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- ✓ choosing a reverse proxy
Choosing a reverse proxy for a new self-hosted server
- ✓ running a cost analysis
Running a cost analysis for moving off a managed hosting platform
- ✓ configuring tls 1.3, htt…
Configuring TLS 1.3, HTTP/3 and Brotli for lower latency
- ✓ putting a site behind a
Putting a site behind a CDN edge with an origin lock
- ✓ adding a rate-limit and
Adding a rate-limit and WAF layer for DDoS protection
- ✓ hitting a sub-200ms server
Hitting a sub-200ms server response time that helps Core Web Vitals
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A faster server response time that directly helps SEO
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A head-to-head benchmark of Caddy, Nginx and Traefik
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This wasn't forged for everyone.
- Not for you if you'd rather rent a tool than own one.
- Not for you if you want someone else to run your stack.
- Not for you if you're happy guessing.
Engineers weighing a self-hosted reverse proxy against a managed platform who want a benchmark-backed, cost-aware decision.
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Is self-hosting always the right call?
No. It is a control, cost and data-sovereignty decision. The analysis includes a break-even point: below a certain traffic level a managed platform is simpler and cheaper, above it self-hosting wins.
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Which proxy is best?
There is no single winner; it depends on your needs. The benchmark compares Caddy, Nginx and Traefik on latency, configuration ergonomics and features so you choose by evidence, not reputation.
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Does the proxy choice affect SEO?
Yes, indirectly. A faster server response time improves the Core Web Vitals that influence rankings, and HTTP/3 with early hints can shave meaningful time off the largest paint.
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How is it delivered?
By email right after purchase: ready to run, downloaded instantly, no setup wait.
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One-time or subscription?
A one-time purchase; no subscription or hidden fees. VAT (20%) is included.
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Can I get a refund?
As a digital product, it can’t be refunded once downloaded. That’s why we show exactly what’s inside and who it’s for, right here.