Certificates, PKI & TLS Automation

7 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

Caddy

Modern web server with automatic HTTPS

Fast, extensible web server and reverse proxy with automatic TLS certificates, simple configuration, HTTP/3 support, and production-ready observability features.

Alternative to:

NGINX Plus+3

Traefik

Cloud-native reverse proxy and load balancer

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5.8k

Last commit: 1d ago

Traefik is a dynamic reverse proxy and load balancer for Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices with automatic service discovery, routing, and TLS/ACME support.

Alternative to:

NGINX Plus+3

Nginx Proxy Manager

Web UI for Nginx reverse proxy with Let's Encrypt SSL

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3.5k

Last commit: 1mo ago

Web-based reverse proxy manager for Nginx with hosts, streams, access lists, and automatic Let's Encrypt certificates via an easy admin UI.

Alternative to:

NGINX Plus+5

SWAG

Nginx reverse proxy with automated SSL certificates

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280

Last commit: 6d ago

Dockerized Nginx reverse proxy with automatic Let’s Encrypt SSL, security hardening, and a large set of ready-to-use proxy configurations.

Alternative to:

NGINX Plus+2

YunoHost

A server OS to self-host apps easily on your own domain

2.8k

329

Last commit: 1d ago

Debian-based server distribution with a web admin, app catalog, SSO and automated TLS/DNS/email setup for easy, maintainable self-hosting.

Alternative to:

cPanel+5

GoDoxy

A simple, fast reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS in Go

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103

Last commit: 1d ago

GoDoxy is a Go-based reverse proxy that routes HTTP(S) traffic to services, supports automatic TLS certificates, and offers simple configuration for self-hosted apps.

Alternative to:

NGINX Plus+2

Domain Locker

Monitor domains and SSL certificates before they expire

1.1k

Last commit: 13d ago

A self-hosted dashboard to track domain, DNS, and SSL certificate expiry with status checks and notifications.

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UptimeRobot+5