nginx vs Caddy

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of nginx vs Caddy
Criteria nginx
28 91.8 =
Caddy
79 82.7 =
Score 91.8 (best) 82.7
Release freshness 94.3 (best) 63.9
Adoption signals 75.0 81.3 (best)
Release freshness
Updated 49 days ago
No release for 151 days
Latest version release-1.31.5 · 2026-09-17v2.11.4 · 2026-06-07
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: Caddy
#79 overall · #3 in category
82.7/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +22.4 63.9 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +20.3 81.3 × 25%
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