# Caddy

> Web server with automatic HTTPS

A fast, extensible web server and reverse proxy that obtains and renews TLS certificates by itself.

- Source: https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy
- Homepage: https://caddyserver.com
- License: Apache-2.0
- Language: Go
- Stars: 76263
- Forks: 5029
- Contributors: 455
- Last commit: 2026-10-03
- Latest release: v2.11.7 (2026-10-03)
- Purpose: Infra & DevOps
- Runs on: Docker / self-host, CLI
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 84/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 24/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 11/15

## Alternatives

- [acme.sh](https://diggithub.com/acmesh-official/acme.sh.md): Pure shell ACME client for TLS certificates
- [Traefik](https://diggithub.com/traefik/traefik.md): Cloud-native reverse proxy and load balancer
- [frp](https://diggithub.com/fatedier/frp.md): Expose a local server behind NAT to the internet

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/caddyserver/caddy
Updated: 2026-10-04