g3proxy vs WinGate

Gg3proxy8.9Visit WinGate8.0Visit

Higher score G g3proxy #3 in Forward Proxy Software 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit g3proxy

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WinGate #6 in Forward Proxy Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WinGate

• g3proxy fits best

  Linux deployments needing inspection and controls

• WinGate fits best

  Windows teams needing managed proxy and firewall features

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Side by side

Feature	Gg3proxy 8.9/10 Visit ↗	WinGate 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Forward Proxy Software	#6 in Forward Proxy Software
Best for	Linux deployments needing inspection and controls	Windows teams needing managed proxy and firewall features
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Open source	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Linux	Windows
Support	Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features g3proxy 3/3 · WinGate 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	Combines HTTP, SOCKS and application proxies with a stateful firewall Supports Active Directory, NAT, policies, monitoring and remote administration Provides traffic logging, DMZ support, SYN-cookie protection, DHCP and DNS
Cons	Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure management The G3 project is in maintenance mode	Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility Paid licenses begin at $109.95 per license Advanced features may be more than basic proxy users need
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… Read the review →	WinGate is Windows software for managing shared internet connectivity, proxy traffic and network access. It combines HTTP, SOCKS and application proxy services with a stateful packet-level firewall, NAT, access policies, user and group… Read the review →

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

• WinGate — where it wins

  • Combines HTTP, SOCKS and application proxies with a stateful firewall
  • Supports Active Directory, NAT, policies, monitoring and remote administration
  • Provides traffic logging, DMZ support, SYN-cookie protection, DHCP and DNS

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility
  • Paid licenses begin at $109.95 per license
  • Advanced features may be more than basic proxy users need

• Gg3proxy8.9/10 · Open source

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

  Visit g3proxyFull verdict →
• WinGate8.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A Windows gateway combining managed proxies, firewall controls, policies and monitoring.

  Visit WinGateFull verdict →