Caddy vs Kestrel
Caddy 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.
Modern automatic HTTPS web server.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- Not yet detected
- Official site
- caddyserver.com
Cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- 1 website
- Official site
- learn.microsoft.com
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Caddy
- HeaderServer header identifies Caddy
Kestrel
- HeaderServer header identifies Kestrel
Websites using each
Using Caddy
None in our index yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Caddy and Kestrel?
Caddy is a web server (Modern automatic HTTPS 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 Caddy and Kestrel?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Caddy and Kestrel when both are present.