Caddy vs Microsoft IIS

Caddy is a web server and Microsoft IIS is a web server. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.

Modern automatic HTTPS web server.

Category
Server
Detection signals
1
In our index
Not yet detected
Official site
caddyserver.com
Learn more about Caddy

Microsoft Internet Information Services.

Category
Server
Detection signals
1
In our index
3 websites
Official site
iis.net
Learn more about Microsoft IIS

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Caddy

  • HeaderServer header identifies Caddy

Microsoft IIS

  • HeaderServer header identifies IIS

Websites using each

Using Caddy

None in our index yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Caddy and Microsoft IIS?

Caddy is a web server (Modern automatic HTTPS web server), while Microsoft IIS is a web server (Microsoft Internet Information Services). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Caddy and Microsoft IIS?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Caddy and Microsoft IIS when both are present.

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