Caddy vs TYPO3

What Caddy is

Caddy is a web server that obtains and renews TLS certificates automatically, with a configuration file most people can read.

What TYPO3 is

TYPO3 CMS is GPL-licensed open-source content-management software for self-managed PHP infrastructure. It supports Composer-based projects, relational databases, extensions and Long Term Support releases; free security support follows the current and preceding LTS lines, while older branches require migration or a paid Extended Long Term Support arrangement when offered.

What TYPO3 is built to do

LTS releases

Provides defined support windows for current and preceding Long Term Support branches.

Composer projects

Manages core and extension dependencies in modern installation workflows.

Extension framework

Adds site and editorial functionality through system or third-party packages.

TypoScript configuration

Controls site rendering and behavior alongside PHP, templates and site configuration.

Choose Caddy if

• Anyone who wants a correctly configured HTTPS server without ceremony.

Choose TYPO3 if

• Long-lived managed web platforms with explicit LTS and upgrade planning
• Teams versioning TYPO3 core and extensions through Composer
• Organizations able to own infrastructure, editorial training and extension governance

Skip TYPO3 if

• You want an all-inclusive hosted website builder without platform administration
• A required extension does not support a currently maintained LTS branch
• The organization cannot budget recurring upgrade projects or eligible ELTS coverage

Caddy: pros & cons

• HTTPS configured correctly by default
• Configuration is short and legible
• Single binary, easy to deploy
• Smaller community than nginx
• Fewer third-party guides
• Some advanced setups need plugins

TYPO3: pros & cons

• LTS lifecycle: Current documentation defines regular LTS releases with bug and security support windows.
• Configuration flexibility: Composer projects can version core and extension dependencies.
• Database options: Current requirements document MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and SQLite support.
• Extension architecture: Core functionality can be expanded through system and third-party extensions.
• Infrastructure ownership: Web server, PHP, database, file permissions, deployment and backups remain customer responsibilities.
• Upgrade work: LTS transitions may change database structure, backend behavior, templates, CSS and system requirements.
• Extension lifecycle: Core support does not automatically guarantee maintenance or compatibility for every extension.
• Old-version cost: Branches outside free support require migration or eligible paid ELTS coverage.