π©Nginx vs Caddyπ
Nginx is the battle-tested, high-performance web server and reverse proxy. Caddy is the modern alternative famed for automatic HTTPS and a simple config file.
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π©Nginx
- βExtremely high performance and proven at scale
- βVast documentation and community knowledge
- βGranular control over every directive
- βUbiquitous in production environments
πCaddy
- βAutomatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt out of the box
- βSimple, readable Caddyfile configuration
- βSensible secure defaults with little setup
- βModern, single-binary deployment
Verdict
Nginx wins for proven, high-performance serving with granular control. Caddy wins for teams wanting automatic HTTPS and the simplest possible configuration.
Frequently asked
Does Caddy handle HTTPS automatically?+
Yes, Caddy provisions and renews TLS certificates automatically by default.
Is Nginx faster than Caddy?+
Both are fast; Nginx has a longer track record for extreme high-performance tuning.
Which is easier to configure?+
Caddy's Caddyfile is generally simpler and more readable than Nginx's config syntax.
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