Apache HTTP Server vs Envoy
Apache HTTP Server is a web server and Envoy is a web server. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
Open-source cross-platform web server.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 34 websites
- Official site
- httpd.apache.org
Cloud-native edge and service proxy.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 12 websites
- Official site
- envoyproxy.io
Used together
1 website in our index use both Apache HTTP Server and Envoy, so they aren't always an either/or choice.
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Apache HTTP Server
- HeaderServer header contains "Apache"
- Html PatternApache default error page
Envoy
- HeaderServer: envoy
- HeaderEnvoy upstream timing header
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Apache HTTP Server and Envoy?
Apache HTTP Server is a web server (Open-source cross-platform web server), while Envoy is a web server (Cloud-native edge and service proxy). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Apache HTTP Server and Envoy?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Apache HTTP Server and Envoy when both are present.