Apache HTTP Server vs Nginx
Apache HTTP Server is a web server and Nginx 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
High-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 69 websites
- Official site
- nginx.org
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Apache HTTP Server
- HeaderServer header contains "Apache"
- Html PatternApache default error page
Nginx
- HeaderServer header contains "nginx"
- Html PatternNginx default error page
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Apache HTTP Server and Nginx?
Apache HTTP Server is a web server (Open-source cross-platform web server), while Nginx is a web server (High-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Apache HTTP Server and Nginx?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Apache HTTP Server and Nginx when both are present.