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OpenLiteSpeed vs OpenResty

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OpenLiteSpeedOpenResty
LanguageC++C
LicenceGPL-3.0Other
Stars1.5k14k
Latestv1.9.3v1.27.1.2
Last push2026-10-062026-09-21
Release cadenceabout 62 days between releasesabout 106 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →

    PartialOpenLiteSpeedWeb server with Apache-compatible rewrite rules and built-in page caching for PHP apps.

    Drop-inOpenRestyThe nginx core bundled with LuaJIT and Lua modules, reading the same configuration.