Simple Web Server Alternatives

Simple Web Server is described as 'Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are seven alternatives to Simple Web Server for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Visual Studio Code and FreeBSD apps. The best Simple Web Server alternative is ngrok, which is free. Other great apps like Simple Web Server are LocaltoNet, Live Preview, LocalCan and Five Server.

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  1. ngrok icon

    ngrok

     41 likes

    ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

    69 ngrok alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  2. LocaltoNet icon

    LocaltoNet

     8 likes

    LocaltoNet creates an outbound, encrypted Tunnel from your device to the LocaltoNet Servers. We give you a secure public URL that forwards traffic back down that tunnel to your local service.

    44 LocaltoNet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Docker
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  4. Live Preview icon

    Live Preview

     2 likes

    Hosts a local server in your workspace for you to preview your webpages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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  5. LocalCan icon

    LocalCan

     1 like

    LocalCan™ is an alternative to Ngrok, designed for developers. It allows creating Public URLs with the option for custom domains, making it easier to share projects with clients or stakeholders, test webhooks, and integrate OAuth. LocalCan™ also supports the publication of .

    14 LocalCan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Five Server icon

    Five Server

     1 like

    A better Live Server with instant updates, highlights and some PHP support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Visual Studio Code
    Five Server screenshot 1
     
  7. Live Server icon

    Live Server

     1 like

    Launch a local development server with live reload feature for static & dynamic pages.

    6 Live Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Live Server screenshot 1
     
  9. Web Server for Chrome icon

    Web Server for Chrome

     2 likes

    A Web Server for Chrome, serves web pages from a local folder over the network, using HTTP. Runs offline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Chromium
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