Kestrel vs OpenResty
Kestrel is a web server and OpenResty is a web server. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
Cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- 1 website
- Official site
- learn.microsoft.com
Nginx-based web platform with Lua scripting.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- 3 websites
- Official site
- openresty.org
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Kestrel
- HeaderServer header identifies Kestrel
OpenResty
- HeaderServer header identifies OpenResty
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Kestrel and OpenResty?
Kestrel is a web server (Cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core), while OpenResty is a web server (Nginx-based web platform with Lua scripting). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Kestrel and OpenResty?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Kestrel and OpenResty when both are present.