Caddy
February 22, 2026
What it is
Caddy is a web server and reverse proxy. Automatic HTTPS (Let’s Encrypt), simple config (Caddyfile), and HTTP/3 support.
Usage
Static sites; reverse proxy for backends; API gateway; automatic cert management.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Automatic HTTPS by default | Smaller ecosystem than Nginx |
| Simple Caddyfile | |
| HTTP/3, modern features | |
| Single binary |
Alternatives
Nginx, Traefik. Why Caddy: Easiest path to HTTPS and simple config for small/medium setups.
Links
- Homepage: https://caddy.io/
- Documentation: https://caddyserver.com/docs/
- Source: https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy