HAProxy Community Edition vs Skipper
| HAProxy Community Edition | Skipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| TLS termination | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | — | self-hosted |
| Response caching | — | Yes |
| Configuration method | — | both |
| WebSocket support | — | Yes |
| Rate limiting | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Reverse Proxy Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, HAProxy Community Edition scores higher on our published basis.