Apache HTTP Server Alternatives

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, lighttpd and HFS 2 (HTTP File Server).

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Apache HTTP Server alternatives page was last updated Jul 12, 2025
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  1. H2O

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    An optimized HTTP server / library implementation that can be used either as a standalone server or a library. Supported Protocols:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Linux

    H2O Features

    1.  HTTP server

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  2. gatling

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    A high performance web server. Small! (125k static Linux-x86 binary with HTTP, FTP and SMB support). Fast! (measure for yourself, please) Scalable!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    gatling Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Support for IPv6

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    Comments about gatling as an Alternative to Apache HTTP Server
    Michal D.
    Negative Jan 15, 2022
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    Does not provide the most functionality functions of Apache2

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    • gatling is Free and Open SourceApache HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
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    Windows Webserver

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    Windows Webserver for PHP and CGI Scripts. Buildin PHP 8.0.8 with all extensions, mod_rewrite and internal FTPS/WebDAV-Server and DNS-Server.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Windows Webserver screenshot 1

    Windows Webserver Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  Dns

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    VBServer

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    Create a personal web server with simplicity, reliability, and ease using VBServer. Features include PHP, HTTP, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    VBServer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Supports SSL Certificates
    3.  File Hosting

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  6. SimpleServer:WWW icon

    SimpleServer:WWW

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    Ever wanted to set up a webserver so that you could have your friends check out a new page you're working on? Or maybe you'd just like to play around with HTML, and need to have a local webserver to get a good feel...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Yup, that's all you need.

    SimpleServer:WWW VS Apache HTTP Server

     
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