api200vsTraefik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| api200 | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 38/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 39 in API Gateway | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 257 | 65 400 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +459 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 34 |
| Latest release | — | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 87/100 against 38/100 for api200, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for api200.
If you want the quickest setup, Traefik is easier to run; api200 needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+459 stars in 30 days).
api200 details →Traefik details →
Swap a project
Keep api200, compare it with
Keep Traefik, compare it with