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