Microsoft IIS vs Kestrel
Microsoft IIS 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.
Microsoft Internet Information Services.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- 3 websites
- Official site
- iis.net
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
Microsoft IIS
- HeaderServer header identifies IIS
Kestrel
- HeaderServer header identifies Kestrel
Websites using each
Using Microsoft IIS
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Microsoft IIS and Kestrel?
Microsoft IIS is a web server (Microsoft Internet Information Services), 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 Microsoft IIS and Kestrel?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Microsoft IIS and Kestrel when both are present.