Nginx
Open source web server and load balancer
3.9(102 reviews)free
free tieropen sourceself hostable
Nginx is the world's most used web server and load balancer. Powers 33% of all websites. Reverse proxy, HTTP load balancing, TCP/UDP load balancing, and web server in one binary. Free and open source.
Pros
- 33% of all websites use it — most battle-tested
- Handles 10,000+ concurrent connections easily
- Reverse proxy, LB, and web server in one
Cons
- Configuration can be complex for beginners
- Nginx Plus (enterprise) required for some features
Best For
Every developer running web applications who wants the industry-standard load balancer and reverse proxy
Pricing
Free Forever
Free
- Core features included
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