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Zoraxy
What it is
Zoraxy is a free, open-source HTTP reverse proxy and forwarding tool for managing self-hosted services through a web interface. Its HTTP proxy supports HTTP/2, virtual directories, WebSockets, Basic Auth, alias hostnames, custom headers, and load balancing; TCP and UDP stream proxying are also available. TLS options include certificate deployment and renewal through ACME, SNI, SAN certificates, and DNS challenges. Administrators can apply country or IP address allowlists and blocklists, including individual IPs, CIDR ranges, and wildcards. The web interface provides in-system instructions and allows settings changes without restarting the service. Listed management tools include an uptime monitor, web SSH terminal, mDNS scanner, Wake-On-LAN, IP scanner, and port scanner. The project also lists visitor statistics and network utilization information. Community-contributed authentication features include forward-auth support for Authelia and Authentik, OAuth2, and reCAPTCHA. Zoraxy is intended for homelab owners and makers managing services across servers. It is self-hosted, with Linux, Windows, single-board computer, and source-build options. The README warns against disabling authentication outside trusted environments or setups behind another authentication proxy.
For and against
For
- Supports HTTP/2, WebSockets, and load balancing.
- Includes TLS deployment and ACME certificate renewal.
- Offers TCP and UDP stream proxying.
- Settings can be changed without restarting the service.
Against
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
- Disabling authentication is warned against outside trusted environments.
- Authors do not provide technical support for third-party seller copies.
The verdict
Zoraxy brings proxying, access controls, and network utilities into a self-hosted web interface. Its authentication warning is important when deciding how to deploy it.
Who it suits
Zoraxy is aimed at homelab owners and makers managing self-hosted web services across multiple servers. It may suit users seeking a web interface for proxy configuration and related network tools.
Plans and prices
Zoraxy
Intended to be free of charge · AGPL open source
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Analytics
- The official site describes real-time visitor statistics, network utilization overview and access control changes without reloading.zoraxy.aroz.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Standalone mode is intended for homelab owners and makers managing web services across multiple servers.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Authentication integrations
- The README lists community-contributed forward authentication support such as Authelia and Authentik, plus OAuth2 and reCAPTCHA support.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The official download page lists Linux, Windows, single-board computers and source builds, with Linux instructions for x86, ARM and RISC-V architectures.zoraxy.aroz.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Community-contributed features include forward-auth support for services such as Authelia and Authentik, OAuth2, and reCAPTCHA.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes itself as a homelab networking toolbox for self-hosted services and says it is designed to make reverse proxy use accessible to beginners.zoraxy.aroz.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- License and cost
- The project says it is open-sourced under AGPL and intended to be free of charge.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Management
- The official site says settings can be changed through its web UI without restarting the service.zoraxy.aroz.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Monitoring and tools
- Listed utilities include an integrated uptime monitor, web SSH terminal, mDNS scanner, Wake-On-LAN, IP scanner, and port scanner.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Other proxy types
- It includes TCP and UDP stream proxying and an integrated uptime monitor.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Zoraxy has a plugin system, and its official plugin list says plugins can be installed through the in-system plugin manager or manually.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Proxy features
- Its HTTP/2 reverse proxy includes virtual directories, WebSocket proxying, basic authentication, alias hostnames, custom headers, and load balancing.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Zoraxy is an HTTP reverse proxy and forwarding tool with a web UI for managing self-hosted services.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reverse proxy
- Its reverse proxy features include HTTP/2, virtual directories, WebSocket proxying, Basic Auth, alias hostnames, custom headers and load balancing.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The README warns that no-auth mode should only be used in a trusted environment or behind another authentication proxy.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security configuration
- The README warns that disabling authentication should only be done in a trusted environment or behind another authentication proxy.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- The README says private vulnerability reporting is temporarily closed and directs critical issue reports to the maintainer on Discord.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README says the authors do not provide technical assistance or support for copies acquired from third-party sellers.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
