Cloud-native high-performance edge and service proxy
g3proxy
Forward proxy server with chaining, inspection, and MITM interception
About g3proxy
g3proxy is a forward proxy server in the open-source g3 project, supporting proxy chaining, protocol inspection, TLS MITM interception, ICAP adaptation, and transparent proxy deployments. Written in Rust and released under the Apache-2.0 license, it is configured through a detailed configuration reference with defined metrics and log formats for production observability. It is aimed at network engineers and platform teams who need a performant, inspectable forward proxy they can self-host and adapt to complex egress, security, and compliance requirements.
g3proxy website preview
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g3proxy: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers proxy, networking, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1164 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
g3proxy pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | g3-project.readthedocs.io |
g3proxy key facts
- Category: Developer Tools
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: proxy, networking, open source
- Official site: g3-project.readthedocs.io
g3proxy FAQ
How much does g3proxy cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (g3-project.readthedocs.io).
What is g3proxy used for?
Forward proxy server with chaining, inspection, and MITM interception Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: proxy, networking, open source.
Where can I try g3proxy?
On its official site, g3-project.readthedocs.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
g3proxy vs alternatives
| g3proxy | Envoy | OpenZiti | Ansible | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | proxy, networking, open source | proxy, service mesh, cloud native, networking | zero trust, networking, open source | automation, configuration management, devops, open source |
| Official site | g3-project.readthedocs.io | envoyproxy.io | openziti.io | ansible.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Developer Tools category
Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1164 tools. Alongside g3proxy, it includes Termix, Websoft9, Graphweaver, Svix.
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