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Traefik vs Vultr

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Traefik

Software

Modern cloud-native edge router and API gateway

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Vultr

Software

High performance cloud compute

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Traefik requires Kubernetes or container knowledge; Vultr vultr Cloud Compute pricing as captured 31 December 2022 started at $5/month (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, 1TB transfer), scaling to $10/month and $20/month with more vCPU/RAM/storage; bandwidth overage billed at $0.01 to $0.05 per GB depending on plan
  • They diverge on capability: Traefik covers API Gateway, Vultr covers Cloud servers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Traefik and Vultr actually diverge.

Attributes where Traefik and Vultr differ
AttributeTraefikVultr
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsKubernetes, Docker, CloudWeb, Api, Cli
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Traefik

  • API Gateway
  • Load Balancing
  • SSL/TLS Termination
  • Docker
  • Consul
  • etcd
  • Linux support
  • Docker support

Only in Vultr

  • Cloud servers
  • Bare metal servers
  • Block storage
  • Object storage
  • Load balancers
  • Firewalls
  • Private networks
  • Terraform

Both cover

  • Kubernetes

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Traefik

  • API gateway for microservices architecturenot Vultr
  • Kubernetes ingress controllernot Vultr
  • Container and VM traffic routingnot Vultr
  • Cloud-native application managementnot Vultr

Vultr

  • High performance computingnot Traefik
  • Game serversnot Traefik
  • Streamingnot Traefik
  • Database hostingnot Traefik
  • Application serversnot Traefik

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Traefik

  • Requires Kubernetes or container knowledge
  • Complex configuration for advanced features

Vultr

  • Vultr Cloud Compute pricing as captured 31 December 2022 started at $5/month (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, 1TB transfer), scaling to $10/month and $20/month with more vCPU/RAM/storage; bandwidth overage billed at $0.01 to $0.05 per GB depending on plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Traefik

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Traefik review.

Vultr

Free
  • Cloud Compute$2.5/month
    • 512MB RAM
    • 10GB SSD
    • 500GB bandwidth
  • Bare Metal$32/month
    • Dedicated hardware
    • High performance
    • Full root access

Which should you pick?

Choose Traefik if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud.
  • You also want load balancing.
Traefik review

Choose Vultr if

  • You need cloud servers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want bare metal servers.
Vultr review

Questions people ask

Is Traefik or Vultr better?
Neither clearly leads. Traefik starts at Free and Vultr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Traefik or Vultr?
Traefik starts at Free and Vultr at Free.
Does Traefik or Vultr run on more platforms?
Traefik runs on Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud. Vultr runs on Web, Api, Cli.
Can I use Traefik for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Traefik best used for?
Traefik is most often used for api gateway for microservices architecture, kubernetes ingress controller, container and vm traffic routing, cloud-native application management. Of those, api gateway for microservices architecture and kubernetes ingress controller are not what Vultr is typically brought in for.
What can Traefik do that Vultr cannot?
Traefik covers API Gateway, Load Balancing, SSL/TLS Termination, Docker. Vultr covers Cloud servers, Bare metal servers, Block storage, Object storage. Both handle Kubernetes.
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