Proxy Server vs Reverse Proxy: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need? Alternatively: Proxy

Honestly, the proxy server vs reverse proxy confusion is so common.

Quick tip: If you’re just browsing privately, Windscribe or ProtonVPN (with proxy modes) work great.

For reverse proxies, Caddy is underrated—it’s like NGINX but with automatic HTTPS. Perfect for small projects.