Mako Server is described as 'The Mako Server is a compact, ready-to-run web and application server that delivers powerful Lua-based web capabilities with zero setup, just download and go. Its tiny footprint hides a feature-rich engine packed with asynchronous non-blocking sockets and a complete web' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Mako Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and JavaScript apps. The best Mako Server alternative is TrailBase, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mako Server are Apache Tomcat, Socket.io, NGINX Unit and Glassfish.