G2

Prashant S.

Software Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/19/2024

"A proxy service with advanced features like caching, SSL bumping, web filtering."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Squid 3.5 Proxy Server for Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS?

I like how we can use this to decrease our AWS requests as it caches repeated data. It decreases our latency and server cost. We use this to manage websites which can be opened through as blocking social media websites. There is strong community support in Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS if there are any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Squid 3.5 Proxy Server for Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS?

Its advanced features are difficult for beginners. It has a squid.conf file which is hard to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Squid 3.5 Proxy Server for Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS solving and how is that benefiting you?

We had a high server cost problem earlier due to repeated requests. This has caching features which minimize the requests made to the server, thus decreasing our AWS bill. Our latency decreases on repeated requests. Some websites are blocked like social media. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.