TraefikvsWhirl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Traefik | Whirl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #23 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 65 402 | 510 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +447 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 86/100 against 52/100 for Whirl, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Whirl.
If you want the quickest setup, Traefik is easier to run; Whirl needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+447 stars in 30 days).
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