Apache HTTP Server AlternativesTop Web Servers and other similar apps like Apache HTTP Server

Apache HTTP Server is described as 'Apache, is a web server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web and in 2009 became the first web server to surpass the 100 million web site milestone. Apache was the first viable alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web' and is a very popular Web Server in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Apache HTTP Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Apache HTTP Server alternative is nginx, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apache HTTP Server are Caddy, Ferron, BunkerWeb and lighttpd.

More about Apache HTTP Server
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Apache HTTP Server alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. nginx icon

    nginx

     323 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    nginx ("engine x") is an HTTP web server, reverse proxy, content cache, load balancer, TCP/UDP proxy server, and mail proxy server.

    61 nginx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Manual page
     
    |
    2
    41
    Comments about nginx as an Alternative to Apache HTTP Server
    Gamliel Fishkin
    Positive
    1

    Nginx as highly configurable as Apache, but Nginx consumes less resources.

    alexprange
    Positive
    -1

    nginx is a great alternative if using as reverse proxy, or hosting pages that strictly use html/css/javascript for content, but if you have php, python, or any other server side languages in your code i would recommend using Apache

    Apache HTTP Server Icon
    nginx icon

    • Almost everyone thinks nginx is a great Apache HTTP Server alternative.

    • nginx is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Apache HTTP Server.

    • nginx is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apache HTTP Server.

    • nginx is Free and Open SourceApache HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
    • nginx is LightweightApache HTTP Server is not according to our users
  2. Caddy icon

    Caddy

     62 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Caddy is a web server like Apache, nginx, or lighttpd, but with different goals, features, and advantages.

    29 Caddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Homepage
     
    |
    9

    • Most users think Caddy is a great Apache HTTP Server alternative.

    • Caddy is the most popular Windows alternative to Apache HTTP Server.

    • Caddy is Free and Open SourceApache HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
    • Caddy is LightweightApache HTTP Server is not according to our users
  4. Ferron icon

    Ferron

     9 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Ferron is a web server optimized for speed, security, and efficiency. Written in Rust, it offers memory safety and performance, making it ideal for modern websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Windows
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    Ferron screenshot 1
     

    • Ferron is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apache HTTP Server.

    • Ferron is Free and Open SourceApache HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
    • Ferron is Security-focusedApache HTTP Server is not according to our users
  6. lighttpd icon

    lighttpd

     59 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    lighttpd (pronounced "lighty") is a web server designed to be secure, fast, standards-compliant, and flexible while being optimized for speed-critical environments.

    47 lighttpd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    lighttpd screenshot 1
     
    |
    13
  7. HFS 2 (HTTP File Server) icon

    HFS 2 (HTTP File Server)

     78 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    You can use HFS (HTTP File Server) to send and receive files. Its different from classic file sharing because it uses web technology to be more compatible with todays Internet. It also differs from classic web servers because its very easy to use and runs "right out-of-the.

    48 HFS 2 (HTTP File Server) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Main window for backend
     
  9. Microsoft IIS icon

    Microsoft IIS

     27 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows® Server is a flexible, secure and easy-to-manage Web server for hosting anything on the Web. From media streaming to web application hosting, IIS’s scalable and open architecture is ready to handle the most demanding tasks.

    42 Microsoft IIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft IIS screenshot 1
     

    • Some users think Microsoft IIS is a great Apache HTTP Server alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft IIS is the most popular commercial alternative to Apache HTTP Server.

    • Microsoft IIS is Paid and ProprietaryApache HTTP Server is Free and Open Source
  10. OpenLiteSpeed icon

    OpenLiteSpeed

     7 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    OpenLiteSpeed is a high-performance, lightweight, open source HTTP server developed and copyrighted by LiteSpeed Technologies. Users are free to download, use, distribute, and modify OpenLiteSpeed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
    |
    1
    Comments about OpenLiteSpeed as an Alternative to Apache HTTP Server
    Michal D.
    Negative
    0

    To get similiar funciotnality, a paid version is needed

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Apache HTTP Server Icon
    OpenLiteSpeed icon
    • OpenLiteSpeed is Free and Open SourceApache HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
  11. LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) icon

    LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS)

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) is a high-performance Apache drop-in replacement. LSWS is the 4th most popular web server on the internet and the #1 commercial web server. Upgrading your web server to LiteSpeed Web Server will improve your performance and lower operating...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Cherokee icon

    Cherokee

     23 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Cherokee is a flexible, very fast, lightweight Web server. It is implemented entirely in C, and has no dependencies beyond a standard C library. It is embeddable and extensible with plug-ins. It supports on-the-fly configuration by reading files or strings, TLS/SSL (via GNUTLS...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    version 1.0.8, control panel.
     
  13. Angie icon

    Angie

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Angie is an efficient, powerful and scalable web server, that was forked from nginx by some of its former core devs, with intention to extend functionality far beyond original version.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
     
  14. Nitro Server icon

    Nitro Server

     Like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Create web servers with everything you need and deploy them wherever you prefer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    Nitro Server screenshot 1
     
12 of 56 Apache HTTP Server alternatives