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Head-to-head · Forward Proxy Software

g3proxy vs Apache Traffic Server

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score g3proxy #3 in Forward Proxy Software 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit g3proxy
Apache Traffic Server #7 in Forward Proxy Software 7.9/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

g3proxy leads on 0 checks, Apache Traffic Server on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreg3proxy · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresg3proxy · 3 of 3

g3proxy scores higher on our rubric for forward proxy software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

g3proxy is the better fit for linux deployments needing inspection and controls. Apache Traffic Server is the better fit for caching-focused Linux and macOS proxy deployments.

  • g3proxy fits best

    Linux deployments needing inspection and controls

  • Apache Traffic Server fits best

    Caching-focused Linux and macOS proxy deployments

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Side by side

Feature g3proxy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Apache Traffic Server 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in Forward Proxy Software #7 in Forward Proxy Software
Best for Linux deployments needing inspection and controls Caching-focused Linux and macOS proxy deployments
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Linux macOS, Linux
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features g3proxy 3/3 · Apache Traffic Server 0/3
SSL inspection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Web filtering ✓ (best) Not checked yet
User authentication ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Self-hosted Not checked yet
Proxy protocols Both Not checked yet
Concurrent connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports HTTP(S), SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and UDP associate
  • Combines TLS interception, ICAP, filtering, and authentication
  • Includes routing, failover, load balancing, and traffic limits
  • Supports HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, caching, TLS termination, and WebSockets
  • Runs as a forward or reverse proxy with plugin extensibility
  • Provides logging, monitoring, statistics, and configurable traffic controls
Cons
  • Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure management
  • The G3 project is in maintenance mode
  • Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux and macOS
  • Self-hosted installation and configuration require administrator involvement
  • Rate limiting is provided through a plugin rather than a single built-in policy feature
Our verdict

g3proxy is open-source, self-hosted forward proxy software maintained within ByteDance’s G3 project. It is designed for Linux deployments that need more than basic HTTP proxying, including SOCKS services, user authentication, access…

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Apache Traffic Server is open-source, self-hosted proxy software for organizations handling HTTP traffic through forward or reverse proxy deployments. It is positioned for enterprises, internet service providers, backbone providers, large…

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  1. g3proxyForward Proxy Software 8.9Open source
  2. Apache Traffic ServerForward Proxy Software 7.9Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • g3proxy — where it wins

    • Supports HTTP(S), SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and UDP associate
    • Combines TLS interception, ICAP, filtering, and authentication
    • Includes routing, failover, load balancing, and traffic limits

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux
    • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure management
    • The G3 project is in maintenance mode

  • Apache Traffic Server — where it wins

    • Supports HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, caching, TLS termination, and WebSockets
    • Runs as a forward or reverse proxy with plugin extensibility
    • Provides logging, monitoring, statistics, and configurable traffic controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux and macOS
    • Self-hosted installation and configuration require administrator involvement
    • Rate limiting is provided through a plugin rather than a single built-in policy feature
  • g3proxy8.9/10 · Open source

    A Linux-only open-source proxy with inspection, filtering, chaining, and traffic controls.

    Visit g3proxyFull verdict →
  • Apache Traffic Server7.9/10 · Open source

    A self-hosted proxy for caching-focused Linux and macOS deployments.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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