infra
Caddy
Lightweight web server with auto-HTTPS, simpler than Nginx but smaller ecosystem
7.8Overall
Utility8
Onboarding9
Craft8
Niche fit7
Longevity7
Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.
Good for
Small projects or individual devs needing quick HTTPS setup
Not for
Large projects needing complex configurations
Project description
Automatic HTTPS web server. Zero-config TLS via Let's Encrypt, simple Caddyfile. Modern Nginx alternative for simpler deployments.
Alternatives
NginxTraefik