httpd AlternativesWeb Servers and other similar apps like httpd

httpd is described as 'Project Goals' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are eight alternatives to httpd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best httpd alternative is nginx, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like httpd are Apache HTTP Server, BunkerWeb, lighttpd and TinyWeb.

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The efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

  • Lean: Provide a small and monolithic architecture that supports the main standards and most...
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httpd alternatives page was last updated Aug 7, 2023
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  1. nginx icon
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    nginx

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    nginx [engine x] is a HTTP and reverse proxy server, as well as a mail proxy server written by Igor Sysoev. It has been running for more than five years on many heavily loaded Russian sites including Rambler (RamblerMedia.com).

    55 nginx alternatives
    Manual page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reverse Proxy
    2.  Low memory usage
    3.  Load balancing
    4.  HTTPS Support
    5.  HTTP server
    6.  Modular System
    7.  Portable
    8.  Modules
    9.  Multicast RTP streaming
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    nginx VS httpd

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    • nginx is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to httpd.

    • nginx is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to httpd.

    • nginx is Free and Open Sourcehttpd is also Free and Open Source
    • nginx is Lightweighthttpd is not according to our users
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    Apache HTTP Server

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    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...

    51 Apache HTTP Server alternatives
    Configuration

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Modules
    Test page
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    Apache HTTP Server VS httpd

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

    • Apache HTTP Server is Free and Open Sourcehttpd is also Free and Open Source
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    BunkerWeb

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    BunkerWeb is a next-generation and open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF).

    48 BunkerWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    BunkerWeb Features

    1.  Kubernetes
    2.  Support for Docker
    3.  Nginx
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    BunkerWeb VS httpd

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    • BunkerWeb is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to httpd.

    • BunkerWeb is Free and Open Sourcehttpd is also Free and Open Source
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    lighttpd

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

    39 lighttpd alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    lighttpd Features

    1.  HTTP server
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    TinyWeb

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    TinyWeb is an extremely small (< 100K), simple (no configuration other than through the command line) and lightweight (consumes a minimum of system resources) Web server for Windows. It supports CGI.

    41 TinyWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TinyWeb Features

    1.  HTTP server
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    LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS)

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    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...

    48 LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) Features

    1.  SSL
    2.  Ruby
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    LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) VS httpd

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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.

    43 VBServer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    VBServer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Supports SSL Certificates
    3.  File Hosting
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    VBServer VS httpd

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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.

    55 Windows Webserver alternatives
    Windows Webserver screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine

    Windows Webserver Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  Dns
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    Windows Webserver VS httpd

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