Envoy vs Kestrel
Envoy 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.
Cloud-native edge and service proxy.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 12 websites
- Official site
- envoyproxy.io
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
Envoy
- HeaderServer: envoy
- HeaderEnvoy upstream timing header
Kestrel
- HeaderServer header identifies Kestrel
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Envoy and Kestrel?
Envoy is a web server (Cloud-native edge and service proxy), 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 Envoy and Kestrel?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Envoy and Kestrel when both are present.