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Envoy vs OpenResty
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| Fact | Envoy | OpenResty |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 29k | 14k |
| Latest | v1.39.2 | v1.27.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-21 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 106 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ 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 →
PartialEnvoyProxy and load balancer configured through an API, without serving static files.
Drop-inOpenRestyThe nginx core bundled with LuaJIT and Lua modules, reading the same configuration.
Envoy
unsigned The latest release, v1.39.2, 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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