Skip to content

mongrel vs TinyProxy

A side-by-side look at mongrel and TinyProxy. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

mongrel

mongrel

Development

Mongrel is a fast HTTP 1.1 web server library written in Ruby for the Ruby on Rails and Sinatra web frameworks. It is light, easy to install and configure, and good for development and testing environments.

rubyhttpweb-serverfastlightweight
TinyProxy

TinyProxy

Network & Admin

TinyProxy is a light-weight open source HTTP and HTTPS proxy server. It runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows and allows users to anonymize web browsing sessions and control internet access. TinyProxy is configurable, supports access control, and can be extended with custom plugins.

proxyanonymityprivacy

Related Comparisons

Proxomitron
Apache Traffic Server
Artica Proxy
Acrylic DNS Proxy