Pound vs Skipper
| Pound | Skipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| TLS termination | Yes | Yes |
| Response caching | No | Yes |
| Configuration method | file | both |
| WebSocket support | Yes | Yes |
| Rate limiting | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Reverse Proxy Software. On The Geeks Club, Skipper scores higher on our published basis.