openHop RepeatervsTraefik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openHop Repeater | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Network | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 298 | 65 399 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +458 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 34 |
| Latest release | 1.1.4 · 8 Sept 2026 | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 87/100 against 51/100 for openHop Repeater, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for openHop Repeater.
If you want the quickest setup, Traefik is easier to run; openHop Repeater needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+458 stars in 30 days).
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