ThumborvsTraefik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Thumbor | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 65 401 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +446 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 34 |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 86/100 against 72/100 for Thumbor, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Traefik needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+446 stars in 30 days).
Thumbor details →Traefik details →
Swap a project
Keep Thumbor, compare it with
Keep Traefik, compare it with