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Apache Traffic Server vs Tengine
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| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Tengine |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Stars | 2k | 13k |
| Latest | 10.2.0 | 3.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-07 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors 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-inTengineBuilt on nginx and reads its configuration, adding dynamic upstreams, active health checks and more load-balancing methods.
Apache Traffic Server
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Apache Traffic Server
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Tengine
✓ signed The latest release, 3.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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