WebProxyCache vs Competitors

See how WebProxyCache compares to other caching proxy solutions

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Quick Overview

WebProxyCache

  • 100K+ concurrent connections
  • HTTPS transparent (SNI)
  • Slice-based caching
  • Sibling peering
  • Bandwidth Shaping

CacheBox

  • Dedicated hardware
  • Enterprise support
  • Expensive licensing
  • Vendor lock-in
  • Limited customization

Thundercache

  • CDN caching
  • HTTPS needs extension
  • Thread-based limits
  • Monthly fees
  • Closed source

Artica Proxy

  • Web filtering
  • Based on Squid
  • Complex setup
  • PHP-based UI

Detailed Feature Comparison

Feature
Architecture
Core Technology Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Squid + PHP
Deployment ISO / VM / Bare Metal Hardware Appliance Software ISO / VM
Concurrent Connections 100K - 2M Varies by model 200 - 2,000 ~10K
Memory Footprint ~500MB N/A High High (Squid)
Caching Features
HTTP Caching
HTTPS Transparent (SNI) Extension
Slice-based Caching
CDN Deduplication
FullFetch (Background DL)
Sibling Cache Peering ICP
Multi-disk Support
Filtering & Security
Domain Blacklist/Whitelist
Category Filtering 5M+ domains 55M+ domains
Service Blocking
ICAP Antivirus
Certificate Transparency
Intrusion Detection
Integration
TPROXY Mode
WCCP v2
PROXY Protocol v1 + v2
Performance
Compression (Brotli/Gzip)
Bandwidth Shaping Per service
QoS/TOS Marking
Auto Kernel Tuning Hardware
Management
Web Dashboard
Real-time Statistics
Hot Reload Config SIGHUP
Central Management UTGC

Why Choose WebProxyCache?

Built for Modern Networks

Unlike legacy solutions based on Squid (1996), WebProxyCache is built from the ground up using a modern, robust and battle-tested technology stack, designed for high concurrency, low memory usage, and modern protocols like PROXY Protocol v2 and HTTP/2.

Slice-Based Caching

Unique slice-based caching system allows caching of large files (games, updates) even when clients disconnect mid-download. No other solution offers FullFetch background downloading.

Native Sibling Peering

Built-in cache peering between multiple WebProxyCache nodes with tarpit protection against unauthorized access. No need for external load balancers or complex ICP configuration.

Integrated Security

Certificate Transparency monitoring, and JA4 fingerprinting provide enterprise-grade security without additional products or licenses.