Why Trident?
A modern caching layer for modern infrastructure.
Performance. Security. Simplicity.
Executive Summary
Business Impact
- ✓91% infrastructure cost reduction via cache compression
- ✓Zero VCL training costs - any developer can configure
- ✓Varnish Pro features included - at a fraction of the cost
Technical Benefits
- ✓Memory-safe implementation - zero CVEs from buffer overflows
- ✓17% faster throughput than Varnish OSS
- ✓REST API for everything - no CLI access required
Detailed Comparison
| Capability | Varnish Pro | Varnish Enterprise | Trident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Tags | ✗ Not available | ✓ Enterprise only | ✓ All plans |
| Request Coalescing | ✗ Not available | ✓ Enterprise only | ✓ Pro plan |
| Cache Compression | ✗ Not available | ✓ Enterprise only | ✓ 91% savings |
| HTTP/2 Support | ✗ Needs nginx | ✗ Needs nginx | ✓ Native |
| REST Admin API | ✗ CLI only | ✗ CLI only | ✓ Full API |
| Memory Safety | ✗ C language | ✗ C language | ✓ Rust |
| Cache Persistence | ✗ Not available | ✓ Enterprise only | ✓ Pro plan |
| Configuration | VCL Complex DSL | VCL Complex DSL | TOML Simple config |
Total Cost of Ownership
3-Year TCO Comparison (Mid-Size E-commerce)
| Cost Category | Varnish Pro | Trident Pro | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software License (3yr) | €4,500 | €3,564 | €936 |
| Infrastructure (32GB RAM) | €11,520 | €1,440 | €10,080 |
| VCL Training (2 developers) | €8,000 | €0 | €8,000 |
| Maintenance (time saved) | €12,000 | €3,000 | €9,000 |
| Total 3-Year TCO | €36,020 | €8,004 | €28,016 |
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Security Posture
Memory Safety
Built in Rust with zero unsafe code. Buffer overflows, use-after-free, and other memory vulnerabilities are impossible by design.
Learn more about security →Attack Prevention
Built-in protection against HTTP request smuggling, CRLF injection, and cache poisoning attacks. Secure by default.
View security features →mTLS Support
Client certificate authentication for zero-trust architectures. Perfect for internal service mesh and API protection.
Configure mTLS →Compliance Ready
PCI-DSS compatible, GDPR-ready, SOC 2 aligned practices. Comprehensive audit logging for admin operations.
Compliance details →Operational Benefits
Simple Configuration
TOML files that any developer can read and modify. No VCL training required.
Hot Reload
Configuration changes apply instantly. No restarts, no dropped connections.
REST API
Full cache control via HTTP. Integrate with CI/CD, monitoring, and automation.
Prometheus Metrics
Built-in /metrics endpoint. Drop-in Grafana dashboard templates available.
Cache Persistence
Snapshots survive restarts. No cold cache after deployments.
Launch Mode
Coordinated cache warming for zero-downtime product launches.
Zero-Risk Migration
Run Trident alongside Varnish. Shift traffic gradually. Rollback instantly if needed.
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