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Envoy vs OpenLiteSpeed
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| Fact | Envoy | OpenLiteSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 1.5k |
| Latest | v1.39.2 | v1.9.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 62 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →
PartialEnvoyProxy and load balancer configured through an API, without serving static files.
PartialOpenLiteSpeedWeb server with Apache-compatible rewrite rules and built-in page caching for PHP apps.
Envoy
OpenLiteSpeed
- v1.9.32026-09-30Security and protocol hardening
- v1.9.22026-08-06HTTP/2, HTTP/3 protocol hardening, improve nodejs process manager
- v1.9.12026-06-30Code hardening, HTTP2/HTTP3 protocol hardening, PCRE2
- v1.9.0.12026-04-22New WebAdmin, ACME, SCGI, uWSGI
- v1.8.52026-01-08Minor bug fixes in HTTP2, HTTP3, PROXY, nodejs app, namespace
Envoy
unsigned The latest release, v1.39.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenLiteSpeed
unsigned The latest release, v1.9.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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