Reverse Proxy vs Proxy Server: What's the Real Difference and Which One Should You Use? Alternatively, if yo

You’re spot on! A proxy server is like a VPN for your browsing—good for anonymity. But a reverse proxy? That’s for your backend.

Real-world example: I use a reverse proxy (Caddy) to handle HTTPS for all my services. One cert, zero hassle.

For regular proxies, Squid is old but gold. But if you’re not running servers, you probably don’t need a reverse proxy.