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

Kinda oversimplifying here, but:

Proxy server = you hiding from the internet.
Reverse proxy = your servers hiding from the internet.

If you’re just browsing, a proxy is fine. But if you’ve got a web app, a reverse proxy (like NGINX) can do wonders for security and performance.

Also, Cloudflare’s free tier is a cheat code for both.