BunkerWeb

Self-Hosted

Security-first web server and reverse proxy

Overview

BunkerWeb is an open-source, multi-platform web server designed with security at its core. It integrates OWASP Top 10 protections, automatic Let’s Encrypt SSL, rate limiting, and more out of the box. Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or traditional setups, it simplifies securing web apps without complex configs. It supports reverse proxy mode, static content serving, and works with popular frameworks, ideal for self-hosters seeking modularity and compatibility to safeguard services from common threats.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  bunkerweb:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: bunkerweb
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Security-first design (OWASP Top 10 compliance)
Automatic SSL certificate management
Multi-platform deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is BunkerWeb hard to install?

BunkerWeb is easy to deploy via pre-configured Docker/Kubernetes images with minimal setup. Basic server admin skills help, but official docs guide users through simple and advanced installations.

? Is it a good alternative to Cloudflare?

Yes—BunkerWeb offers self-hosted security (WAF, SSL, rate limiting) like Cloudflare but keeps data under your control, perfect for privacy-focused users avoiding third-party services.

? Is BunkerWeb completely free?

Yes! It’s open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute without subscription fees or hidden costs.

Top Alternatives

Cloudflare (reverse proxy) Search Google

NGINX Plus (paid web server) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Web Servers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosting
⊕ Out-of-the-box security features

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server admin knowledge
⊖ Learning curve for advanced modular setups