Just want to mention that HAProxy isn't a web server like nginx, but a proxy. So while it competes at some things nginx is commonly used for, its not a full com

Just want to mention that HAProxy isn't a web server like nginx, but a proxy. So while it competes at some things nginx is commonly used for, its not a full competitor (you wouldn't replace nginx+php-fpm w/ HAProxy+php-fpm). That said, if you're looking for a proxy/load balancer, HAProxy is most likely the absolute best you're going to find anywhere, ever...and the price is right ;)