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Nginx vs OpenResty

Based on 99 and 4 real audits

MetricNginxOpenRestyWinner
Performance5739Nginx
Accessibility8987Nginx
Best Practices9090Tie
SEO9392Nginx
Security6965Nginx
TTFB429ms93msOpenResty
Composite7673Nginx
Performance
Nginx
57
OpenResty
39
Accessibility
Nginx
89
OpenResty
87
Security
Nginx
69
OpenResty
65
SEO
Nginx
93
OpenResty
92
Composite
Nginx
76
OpenResty
73

Nginx outperforms OpenResty in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 73). OpenResty leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Nginx or OpenResty?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Nginx sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (57 vs 39 on average).
Which has better security, Nginx or OpenResty?
Nginx sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose Nginx or OpenResty for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Nginx scores higher on performance while Nginx may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.

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