Traefik

Open source

Cloud-native reverse proxy and ingress controller with automatic service discovery.

by Traefik LabsOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

Traefik has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).

Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): reverse proxy, load balancer, kubernetes, api gateway, cloud nativeVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/traefik/traefikVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Cloud-native application proxy, Kubernetes ingress and Gateway API, AI gateway, MCP gateway, Web application firewall, API managementVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community forum, vendor engineering supportVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Cloud-native teams proxying and governing Kubernetes, API, and AI traffic with one binaryVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Kubernetes ingress, API gateway and management, AI and MCP traffic governance, VM and container migrationVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releasesVerified
Current version(1.12.3): v3.7.17Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2016Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

Review policy

No published reviews yet.