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Apache Traffic Server vs OpenResty
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| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | OpenResty |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 2k | 14k |
| Latest | 10.2.0 | v1.27.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-21 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 106 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →
PartialApache Traffic ServerA caching forward and reverse proxy for high-traffic sites and CDNs.
Drop-inOpenRestyThe nginx core bundled with LuaJIT and Lua modules, reading the same configuration.
Apache Traffic Server
unsigned The latest release, 10.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenResty
unsigned The latest release, v1.27.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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