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OpenResty vs Static Web Server

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OpenRestyStatic Web Server
LanguageCRust
LicenceOtherApache-2.0
Stars14k2.4k
Latestv1.27.1.2v2.44.0
Last push2026-09-212026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 106 days between releasesabout 51 days between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace nginx. Alternatives to nginx →

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

    PartialStatic Web ServerServes static files only, from a single Rust binary.