Apache HTTP Server vs Kestrel

Apache HTTP Server is a web server and Kestrel 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
Learn more about Apache HTTP Server

Cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core.

Category
Server
Detection signals
1
In our index
1 website
Official site
learn.microsoft.com
Learn more about Kestrel

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Apache HTTP Server

  • HeaderServer header contains "Apache"
  • Html PatternApache default error page

Kestrel

  • HeaderServer header identifies Kestrel

Websites using each

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Apache HTTP Server and Kestrel?

Apache HTTP Server is a web server (Open-source cross-platform web server), while Kestrel is a web server (Cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Apache HTTP Server and Kestrel?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Apache HTTP Server and Kestrel when both are present.

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