nginx vs Apache HTTP Server

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Comparison of nginx vs Apache HTTP Server
Criteria nginx
28 91.8 =
Apache HTTP Server
146 77.5 =
Score 91.8 (best) 77.5
Release freshness 94.3 (best) 64.2
Adoption signals 75.0 (best) 60.1
Release freshness
Updated 49 days ago
No release for 150 days
Latest version release-1.31.5 · 2026-09-172.4.68 · 2026-06-08
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
Features
Integrations
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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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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