uWSGI

What it is

uWSGI is a project aiming to develop a complete stack for creating and managing web applications. It includes components like the application server, process manager, and more, all designed with performance and flexibility in mind.

uWSGI stands out with its comprehensive stack and flexibility, offering a powerful application server alongside process management tools, making it ideal for high-performance web applications.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Steep learning curve for non-Python developers

   uWSGI's documentation and examples are heavily focused on Python, making it challenging for developers unfamiliar with the language to understand its configuration and usage.

2. 02

   Frequent breaking changes between versions

   Historical version updates have included significant API changes that require substantial modifications to existing configurations and setups, leading to maintenance overhead.

3. 03

   Limited out-of-the-box integrations with modern web frameworks

   While uWSGI supports multiple languages, its integration with newer web frameworks like Django 4.x or Flask 2.x may lag behind, requiring manual configuration and additional setup.

4. 04

   Complex setup process for new projects

   Setting up uWSGI from scratch can be complex due to the need for detailed configuration files and understanding of its various components like Emperor mode or XMLRPC management interface.

What it does well

• High performance application server

• Process management and monitoring

• Support for multiple programming languages

• Flexible configuration options

• Integrated with various web servers

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.