GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 6,017
- Forks
- 763
- Open issues
- 117
- Commits, last 12 months
- 29
- Last commit
- Sep 21, 2026
- Latest release
- 1.11.3Mar 7, 2026
- Created
- Dec 7, 2015
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About Tinyproxy
Light-weight HTTP/HTTPS proxy daemon. Tinyproxy is open source under the GPL-2.0 license and written mainly in C, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 6,017 stars and 763 forks on GitHub, with 29 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is Tinyproxy?
Tinyproxy is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Proxy & VPN category. Light-weight HTTP/HTTPS proxy daemon. The source code lives at github.com/tinyproxy/tinyproxy, where it has 6,017 stars.
Is Tinyproxy free and open source?
Yes. Tinyproxy is open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Tinyproxy with Docker?
Tinyproxy does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C and deb), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Tinyproxy?
Popular open-source alternatives to Tinyproxy include frp, Headscale and NetBird.
Is Tinyproxy actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Tinyproxy was on Sep 21, 2026 with 29 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 1.11.3, published Mar 7, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.