Signal TLS ProxyvsTraefik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Signal TLS Proxy | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #16 of 25 in Proxy | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 1 284 | 65 399 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +458 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 34 |
| Latest release | — | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 87/100 against 49/100 for Signal TLS Proxy, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Signal TLS Proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, Signal TLS Proxy is easier to run; Traefik needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+458 stars in 30 days).
Signal TLS Proxy details →Traefik details →
Swap a project
Keep Signal TLS Proxy, compare it with
Keep Traefik, compare it with