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NGINX vs Apache: Choosing The Best Web Server in 2022

Ian Kumu on August 27, 2022

Nginx and Apache are two of the most popular web servers in the world. They are both powerful and versatile and can be used for a variety of purpos...
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Both, NGINX and Apache provide good performance as they are flexible, reliable, and proficient. Understanding your particular requirements and running tests with the patterns you are expecting are important steps in determining which server will meet your demands.
Both are distinct from one another in a number of ways that directly affect each project's capabilities, performance, and the amount of time needed to successfully develop each solution. However, these frequently represent a number of choices, so they shouldn't be casually dismissed. There isn't a web server that can consistently satisfy everyone's expectations, therefore it's important to use the approach that best achieves your goals.
It was a good read and would love to read your work on litespeed too.

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Ian Kumu

Thanks for insights. It's really a personal preference when choosing a web server. It's about chosing tradeoffs carefully and performing vigorous tests. I haven't tested out other webservers such as litespeed or caddy server.
I will try and test other web servers and document my findings.

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Sure Ian, if you are looking for speed and response rate, litespeed is the server you should go for. In terms of speed it outperforms both Apache and Nginx. There are other contributing variables aswell, and it all comes down to personal preferences like you said.

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Thanks, I will try it out