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A fast, reliable and extensible open-source web server for modern systems.
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NGINX
HTTP and reverse proxy server, load balancer and mail proxy server.
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About NGINX
NGINX is a high-performance HTTP web server, reverse proxy, content cache, load balancer and TCP/UDP and mail proxy server, distributed under the two-clause BSD licence. Known for its flexibility and low resource usage, it serves static content, accelerates application backends with caching, and underpins many Kubernetes ingress controllers. It suits everyone from personal site owners to operators of some of the busiest websites in the world.
NGINX website preview
Live preview of nginx.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
NGINX: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1164 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
NGINX pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | nginx.org |
NGINX key facts
- Category: Developer Tools
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, open source
- Official site: nginx.org
NGINX FAQ
How much does NGINX cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (nginx.org).
What is NGINX used for?
HTTP and reverse proxy server, load balancer and mail proxy server. Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, open source.
Where can I try NGINX?
On its official site, nginx.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
NGINX vs alternatives
| NGINX | Apache HTTP Server | Caddy | Ferron | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, open source | web server, apache, hosting, open source | web server, https, reverse proxy | web server, rust, observability, open source |
| Official site | nginx.org | httpd.apache.org | caddyserver.com | ferron.sh |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Developer Tools category
Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1164 tools. Alongside NGINX, it includes SafeLine, Vinyl Cache, Dagu, SnyPy.
Alternatives to NGINX
Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with NGINX — worth comparing before you commit:
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An open-source, self-hosted web application firewall that protects your apps.
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Cloud-native application networking platform and reverse proxy
More in Developer Tools
Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: SafeLine — An open-source, self-hosted web application firewall that protects your apps; Vinyl Cache — A web application accelerator and caching HTTP reverse proxy, formerly Varnish; Dagu — Local-first workflow orchestration in declarative YAML with a Web UI.
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A web application accelerator and caching HTTP reverse proxy, formerly Varnish.
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