Apache HTTP Server vs nginx

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Comparison of Apache HTTP Server vs nginx
Criteria Apache HTTP Server
146 77.5 =
nginx
28 91.8 =
Score 77.5 91.8 (best)
Release freshness 64.2 94.3 (best)
Adoption signals 60.1 75.0 (best)
Release freshness
No release for 150 days
Updated 49 days ago
Latest version 2.4.68 · 2026-06-08release-1.31.5 · 2026-09-17
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Apache HTTP Server
#146 overall · #4 in category
77.5/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +22.5 64.2 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +15.0 60.1 × 25%
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Rank receipt: nginx
#28 overall · #2 in category
91.8/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.0 94.3 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +18.8 75.0 × 25%
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